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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.82, 1,288.23 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.82, 1,288.23 and 209.55 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.82 : 1,288.23 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.82/1,288.23 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.82x = 1,288.23 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.82x = 269,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,941.11/858.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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