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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.30, 1,287.45 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.30, 1,287.45 and 209.04 is: 313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.30 : 1,287.45 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.30/1,287.45 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.30x = 1,287.45 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.30x = 269,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,122.11/858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.55

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