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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.69, 1,289.55 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.69, 1,289.55 and 372.73 is: 559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.69 : 1,289.55 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.69/1,289.55 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.69x = 1,289.55 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.69x = 480,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,647.79/859.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.10

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