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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.14, 1,288.44 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.14, 1,288.44 and 534.60 is: 801.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.14 : 1,288.44 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.14/1,288.44 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.14x = 1,288.44 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.14x = 688,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,800.02/859.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.73

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