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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.97, 1,289.50 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.97, 1,289.50 and 339.95 is: 509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.97 : 1,289.50 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.97/1,289.50 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.97x = 1,289.50 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.97x = 438,363.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,363.83/859.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.74

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