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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.99, 1,290.04 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.99, 1,290.04 and 282.87 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.99 : 1,290.04 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.99/1,290.04 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.99x = 1,290.04 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.99x = 364,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,909.68/859.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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