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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.38, 1,296.70 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.38, 1,296.70 and 287.26 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.38 : 1,296.70 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.38/1,296.70 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.38x = 1,296.70 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.38x = 372,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,490.04/864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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