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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,299.16 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,299.16 and 288.88 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,299.16 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,299.16 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,299.16 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 375,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,301.34/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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