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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,295.04 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,295.04 and 286.16 is: 429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,295.04 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,295.04 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,295.04 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 370,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,588.65/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.28

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