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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.14, 1,294.83 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.14, 1,294.83 and 286.06 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.14 : 1,294.83 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.14/1,294.83 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.14x = 1,294.83 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.14x = 370,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,399.07/863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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