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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.29, 1,287.44 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.29, 1,287.44 and 209.03 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.29 : 1,287.44 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.29/1,287.44 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.29x = 1,287.44 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.29x = 269,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,110.57/858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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