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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.60, 1,287.24 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.60, 1,287.24 and 474.04 is: 709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.60 : 1,287.24 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.60/1,287.24 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.60x = 1,287.24 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.60x = 610,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,203.25/859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.87

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