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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.07, 1,298.68 and 288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.07, 1,298.68 and 288.75 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.07 : 1,298.68 = 288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.07/1,298.68 = 288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.07x = 1,298.68 × 288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.07x = 374,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,993.85/866.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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