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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.22, 1,294.84 and 286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.22, 1,294.84 and 286.10 is: 429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.22 : 1,294.84 = 286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.22/1,294.84 = 286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.22x = 1,294.84 × 286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.22x = 370,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,453.72/863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.15

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