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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859, 1,287.28 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859, 1,287.28 and 534.24 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859 : 1,287.28 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859/1,287.28 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859x = 1,287.28 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859x = 687,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,716.47/859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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