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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.75, 1,289.72 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.75, 1,289.72 and 373.14 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.75 : 1,289.72 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.75/1,289.72 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.75x = 1,289.72 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.75x = 481,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,247.05/859.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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