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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.28, 1,298 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.28, 1,298 and 288.24 is: 432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.28 : 1,298 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.28/1,298 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.28x = 1,298 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.28x = 374,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,135.52/865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.39

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