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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.04, 1,289.08 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.04, 1,289.08 and 346 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.04 : 1,289.08 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.04/1,289.08 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.04x = 1,289.08 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.04x = 446,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,021.68/859.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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