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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.07, 1,288.91 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.07, 1,288.91 and 372.06 is: 558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.07 : 1,288.91 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.07/1,288.91 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.07x = 1,288.91 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.07x = 479,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,552.78/859.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.22

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