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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.04, 1,296.74 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.04, 1,296.74 and 287.50 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.04 : 1,296.74 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.04/1,296.74 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.04x = 1,296.74 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.04x = 372,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,812.75/865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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