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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.18, 1,295.01 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.18, 1,295.01 and 286.07 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.18 : 1,295.01 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.18/1,295.01 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.18x = 1,295.01 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.18x = 370,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,463.51/863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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