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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.59, 1,288.31 and 744.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.59, 1,288.31 and 744.03 is: 1,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.59 : 1,288.31 = 744.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.59/1,288.31 = 744.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.59x = 1,288.31 × 744.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.59x = 958,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,537.57/859.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.11

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