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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.20, 1,297.74 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.20, 1,297.74 and 288.06 is: 432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.20 : 1,297.74 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.20/1,297.74 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.20x = 1,297.74 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.20x = 373,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,826.98/865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.07

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