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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.06, 1,295.94 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.06, 1,295.94 and 279.04 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.06 : 1,295.94 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.06/1,295.94 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.06x = 1,295.94 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.06x = 361,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,619.10/864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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