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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.89, 1,299.03 and 288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.89, 1,299.03 and 288.75 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.89 : 1,299.03 = 288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.89/1,299.03 = 288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.89x = 1,299.03 × 288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.89x = 375,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,094.91/865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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