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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.36, 1,298.42 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.36, 1,298.42 and 559.44 is: 837.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.36 : 1,298.42 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.36/1,298.42 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.36x = 1,298.42 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.36x = 726,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,385.29/867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.47

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