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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.10, 1,295.61 and 287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.10, 1,295.61 and 287.02 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.10 : 1,295.61 = 287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.10/1,295.61 = 287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.10x = 1,295.61 × 287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.10x = 371,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,865.98/864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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