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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.35, 1,288.20 and 426.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.35, 1,288.20 and 426.27 is: 639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.35 : 1,288.20 = 426.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.35/1,288.20 = 426.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.35x = 1,288.20 × 426.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.35x = 549,121.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,121.01/859.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.00

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