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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.60, 1,289.46 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.60, 1,289.46 and 372.68 is: 559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.60 : 1,289.46 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.60/1,289.46 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.60x = 1,289.46 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.60x = 480,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,555.95/859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.05

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