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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.31, 1,295.06 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.31, 1,295.06 and 286.23 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.31 : 1,295.06 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.31/1,295.06 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.31x = 1,295.06 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.31x = 370,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,683.59/863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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