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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,296.80 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,296.80 and 287.52 is: 431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,296.80 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,296.80 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,296.80 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 372,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,855.94/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.31

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