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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.52, 1,296.76 and 287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.52, 1,296.76 and 287.40 is: 431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.52 : 1,296.76 = 287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.52/1,296.76 = 287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.52x = 1,296.76 × 287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.52x = 372,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,688.82/864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.09

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