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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.04, 1,298.24 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.04, 1,298.24 and 288.50 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.04 : 1,298.24 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.04/1,298.24 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.04x = 1,298.24 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.04x = 374,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,542.24/866.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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