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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.95, 1,290.03 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.95, 1,290.03 and 372.90 is: 559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.95 : 1,290.03 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.95/1,290.03 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.95x = 1,290.03 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.95x = 481,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,052.19/859.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.40

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