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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.51, 1,298.40 and 288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.51, 1,298.40 and 288.25 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.51 : 1,298.40 = 288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.51/1,298.40 = 288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.51x = 1,298.40 × 288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.51x = 374,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,263.80/865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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