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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.61, 1,288.50 and 372.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.61, 1,288.50 and 372.55 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.61 : 1,288.50 = 372.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.61/1,288.50 = 372.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.61x = 1,288.50 × 372.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.61x = 480,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,030.68/859.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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