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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.63, 1,289.75 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.63, 1,289.75 and 282.51 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.63 : 1,289.75 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.63/1,289.75 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.63x = 1,289.75 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.63x = 364,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,367.27/859.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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