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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.44, 1,288.20 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.44, 1,288.20 and 534.96 is: 801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.44 : 1,288.20 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.44/1,288.20 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.44x = 1,288.20 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.44x = 689,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,135.47/859.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.84

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