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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.74, 1,290.25 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.74, 1,290.25 and 339.87 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.74 : 1,290.25 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.74/1,290.25 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.74x = 1,290.25 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.74x = 438,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,522.53/859.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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