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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.06, 1,289.13 and 420.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.06, 1,289.13 and 420.58 is: 631.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.06 : 1,289.13 = 420.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.06/1,289.13 = 420.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.06x = 1,289.13 × 420.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.06x = 542,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,173.75/859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.13

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