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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.68, 1,298.54 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.68, 1,298.54 and 288.52 is: 432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.68 : 1,298.54 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.68/1,298.54 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.68x = 1,298.54 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.68x = 374,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,654.76/865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.79

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