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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.82, 1,296.81 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.82, 1,296.81 and 287.50 is: 431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.82 : 1,296.81 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.82/1,296.81 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.82x = 1,296.81 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.82x = 372,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,832.88/864.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.11

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