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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.31, 1,288.98 and 339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.31, 1,288.98 and 339.19 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.31 : 1,288.98 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.31/1,288.98 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.31x = 1,288.98 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.31x = 437,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,205.90/859.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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