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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.54, 1,290.98 and 585.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.54, 1,290.98 and 585.35 is: 881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.54 : 1,290.98 = 585.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.54/1,290.98 = 585.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.54x = 1,290.98 × 585.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.54x = 755,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,665.76/857.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.21

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