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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.06, 1,286.59 and 627.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.06, 1,286.59 and 627.38 is: 939.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.06 : 1,286.59 = 627.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.06/1,286.59 = 627.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.06x = 1,286.59 × 627.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.06x = 807,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,171.26/859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.60

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