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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.07, 1,297.60 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.07, 1,297.60 and 287.94 is: 431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.07 : 1,297.60 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.07/1,297.60 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.07x = 1,297.60 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.07x = 373,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,629.50/865.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.91

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