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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.20, 1,296.74 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.20, 1,296.74 and 431.36 is: 647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.20 : 1,296.74 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.20/1,296.74 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.20x = 1,296.74 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.20x = 559,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,361.77/864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.26

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