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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.76, 1,295.88 and 431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.76, 1,295.88 and 431.32 is: 646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.76 : 1,295.88 = 431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.76/1,295.88 = 431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.76x = 1,295.88 × 431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.76x = 558,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,938.96/864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.35

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