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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.06, 1,288.59 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.06, 1,288.59 and 274.08 is: 411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.06 : 1,288.59 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.06/1,288.59 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.06x = 1,288.59 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.06x = 353,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,175.38/859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.12

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