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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.13, 1,288.89 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.13, 1,288.89 and 372.26 is: 558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.13 : 1,288.89 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.13/1,288.89 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.13x = 1,288.89 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.13x = 479,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,802.19/859.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.47

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