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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.06, 1,295.76 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.06, 1,295.76 and 431.16 is: 646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.06 : 1,295.76 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.06/1,295.76 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.06x = 1,295.76 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.06x = 558,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,679.88/864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.58

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