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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.83, 1,290.12 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.83, 1,290.12 and 373.20 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.83 : 1,290.12 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.83/1,290.12 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.83x = 1,290.12 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.83x = 481,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,472.78/859.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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