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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.89, 1,298.56 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.89, 1,298.56 and 288.63 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.89 : 1,298.56 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.89/1,298.56 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.89x = 1,298.56 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.89x = 374,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,796.16/865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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