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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.84, 1,288.80 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.84, 1,288.80 and 426.04 is: 638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.84 : 1,288.80 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.84/1,288.80 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.84x = 1,288.80 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.84x = 549,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,080.35/859.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.58

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