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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.67, 1,288.80 and 676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.67, 1,288.80 and 676.52 is: 1,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.67 : 1,288.80 = 676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.67/1,288.80 = 676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.67x = 1,288.80 × 676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.67x = 871,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,898.98/859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.23

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