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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.66, 1,295.91 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.66, 1,295.91 and 431.94 is: 647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.66 : 1,295.91 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.66/1,295.91 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.66x = 1,295.91 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.66x = 559,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,755.37/864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.37

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