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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.56, 1,289.44 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.56, 1,289.44 and 282.44 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.56 : 1,289.44 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.56/1,289.44 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.56x = 1,289.44 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.56x = 364,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,189.43/859.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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