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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.54, 1,288.62 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.54, 1,288.62 and 427 is: 640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.54 : 1,288.62 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.54/1,288.62 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.54x = 1,288.62 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.54x = 550,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,240.74/859.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.16

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