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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.64, 1,295.44 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.64, 1,295.44 and 286.52 is: 429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.64 : 1,295.44 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.64/1,295.44 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.64x = 1,295.44 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.64x = 371,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,162.28/863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.77

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