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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.42, 1,288.83 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.42, 1,288.83 and 464.02 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.42 : 1,288.83 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.42/1,288.83 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.42x = 1,288.83 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.42x = 598,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,042.90/859.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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