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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.29, 1,289.55 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.29, 1,289.55 and 372.48 is: 558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.29 : 1,289.55 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.29/1,289.55 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.29x = 1,289.55 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.29x = 480,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,331.58/859.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.99

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