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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.66, 1,289.99 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.66, 1,289.99 and 372.76 is: 559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.66 : 1,289.99 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.66/1,289.99 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.66x = 1,289.99 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.66x = 480,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,854.81/859.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.35

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