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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859, 1,288.22 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859, 1,288.22 and 371.92 is: 557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859 : 1,288.22 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859/1,288.22 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859x = 1,288.22 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859x = 479,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,114.78/859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.76

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