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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.87, 1,297.35 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.87, 1,297.35 and 431.88 is: 647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.87 : 1,297.35 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.87/1,297.35 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.87x = 1,297.35 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.87x = 560,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,299.52/864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.84

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