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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.53, 1,289.31 and 551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.53, 1,289.31 and 551.52 is: 827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.53 : 1,289.31 = 551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.53/1,289.31 = 551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.53x = 1,289.31 × 551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.53x = 711,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,080.25/859.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.29

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