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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,296.03 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,296.03 and 286.86 is: 430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,296.03 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,296.03 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,296.03 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 371,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,779.17/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.30

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