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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.14, 1,288.80 and 426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.14, 1,288.80 and 426.18 is: 639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.14 : 1,288.80 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.14/1,288.80 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.14x = 1,288.80 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.14x = 549,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,260.78/859.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.31

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