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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.89, 1,297.32 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.89, 1,297.32 and 287.75 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.89 : 1,297.32 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.89/1,297.32 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.89x = 1,297.32 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.89x = 373,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,303.83/864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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