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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.91, 1,298.04 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.91, 1,298.04 and 288.38 is: 432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.91 : 1,298.04 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.91/1,298.04 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.91x = 1,298.04 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.91x = 374,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,322.29/865.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.29

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