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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.16, 1,287.48 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.16, 1,287.48 and 533.54 is: 799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.16 : 1,287.48 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.16/1,287.48 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.16x = 1,287.48 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.16x = 686,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,922.08/859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.53

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