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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,298.56 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,298.56 and 288.46 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,298.56 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,298.56 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,298.56 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 374,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,582.62/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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