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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.20, 1,288.89 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.20, 1,288.89 and 282.07 is: 423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.20 : 1,288.89 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.20/1,288.89 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.20x = 1,288.89 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.20x = 363,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,557.20/859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.13

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