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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.76, 1,289.72 and 274.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.76, 1,289.72 and 274.85 is: 412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.76 : 1,289.72 = 274.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.76/1,289.72 = 274.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.76x = 1,289.72 × 274.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.76x = 354,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,476.56/859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.30

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