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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.44, 1,289 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.44, 1,289 and 282.24 is: 423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.44 : 1,289 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.44/1,289 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.44x = 1,289 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.44x = 363,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,807.36/859.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.31

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