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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.51, 1,296.90 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.51, 1,296.90 and 287.25 is: 430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.51 : 1,296.90 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.51/1,296.90 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.51x = 1,296.90 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.51x = 372,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,534.53/864.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.92

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