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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.58, 1,282.16 and 595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.58, 1,282.16 and 595.24 is: 890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.58 : 1,282.16 = 595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.58/1,282.16 = 595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.58x = 1,282.16 × 595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.58x = 763,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,192.92/856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.98

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