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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,298.41 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,298.41 and 288.26 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,298.41 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,298.41 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,298.41 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 374,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,279.67/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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