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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.41, 1,297.30 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.41, 1,297.30 and 287.88 is: 431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.41 : 1,297.30 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.41/1,297.30 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.41x = 1,297.30 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.41x = 373,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,466.72/865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.55

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