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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.80, 1,290.24 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.80, 1,290.24 and 340.08 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.80 : 1,290.24 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.80/1,290.24 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.80x = 1,290.24 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.80x = 438,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,784.82/859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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