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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.08, 1,288.94 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.08, 1,288.94 and 372.47 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.08 : 1,288.94 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.08/1,288.94 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.08x = 1,288.94 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.08x = 480,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,092.84/859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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