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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.75, 1,287.30 and 339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.75, 1,287.30 and 339.09 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.75 : 1,287.30 = 339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.75/1,287.30 = 339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.75x = 1,287.30 × 339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.75x = 436,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,510.56/858.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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