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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.90, 1,288.74 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.90, 1,288.74 and 372.24 is: 558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.90 : 1,288.74 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.90/1,288.74 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.90x = 1,288.74 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.90x = 479,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,720.58/858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.53

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