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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.39, 1,289.61 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.39, 1,289.61 and 372.44 is: 558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.39 : 1,289.61 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.39/1,289.61 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.39x = 1,289.61 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.39x = 480,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,305.57/859.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.89

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