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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.62, 1,296.93 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.62, 1,296.93 and 287.54 is: 431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.62 : 1,296.93 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.62/1,296.93 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.62x = 1,296.93 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.62x = 372,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,919.25/864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.31

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