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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.32, 1,296.06 and 286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.32, 1,296.06 and 286.79 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.32 : 1,296.06 = 286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.32/1,296.06 = 286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.32x = 1,296.06 × 286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.32x = 371,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,690.57/864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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