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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.42, 1,296.67 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.42, 1,296.67 and 287.34 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.42 : 1,296.67 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.42/1,296.67 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.42x = 1,296.67 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.42x = 372,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,585.16/864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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