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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.07, 1,290.65 and 551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.07, 1,290.65 and 551.52 is: 828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.07 : 1,290.65 = 551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.07/1,290.65 = 551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.07x = 1,290.65 × 551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.07x = 711,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,819.29/859.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.59

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