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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.56, 1,296.86 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.56, 1,296.86 and 287.44 is: 431.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.56 : 1,296.86 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.56/1,296.86 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.56x = 1,296.86 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.56x = 372,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,764.76/864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.16

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