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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859, 1,287.42 and 599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859, 1,287.42 and 599.08 is: 897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859 : 1,287.42 = 599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859/1,287.42 = 599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859x = 1,287.42 × 599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859x = 771,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,267.57/859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.87

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