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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.47, 1,288.75 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.47, 1,288.75 and 339.45 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.47 : 1,288.75 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.47/1,288.75 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.47x = 1,288.75 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.47x = 437,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,464.49/859.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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