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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.74, 1,288.80 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.74, 1,288.80 and 425.58 is: 637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.74 : 1,288.80 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.74/1,288.80 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.74x = 1,288.80 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.74x = 548,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,487.50/859.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.97

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