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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.86, 1,289.22 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.86, 1,289.22 and 311.99 is: 467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.86 : 1,289.22 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.86/1,289.22 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.86x = 1,289.22 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.86x = 402,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,217.30/859.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.77

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