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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,299.24 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,299.24 and 288.84 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,299.24 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,299.24 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,299.24 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 375,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,272.48/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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