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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.59, 1,289.37 and 311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.59, 1,289.37 and 311.55 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.59 : 1,289.37 = 311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.59/1,289.37 = 311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.59x = 1,289.37 × 311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.59x = 401,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,699.56/859.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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