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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.79, 1,289.70 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.79, 1,289.70 and 372.84 is: 559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.79 : 1,289.70 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.79/1,289.70 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.79x = 1,289.70 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.79x = 480,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,851.75/859.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.27

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