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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.98, 1,290.12 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.98, 1,290.12 and 340 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.98 : 1,290.12 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.98/1,290.12 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.98x = 1,290.12 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.98x = 438,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,640.80/859.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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