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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.52, 1,289.81 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.52, 1,289.81 and 339.44 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.52 : 1,289.81 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.52/1,289.81 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.52x = 1,289.81 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.52x = 437,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,806.23/859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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