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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,283.34 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,283.34 and 528.12 is: 789.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,283.34 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,283.34 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,283.34 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 677,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,757.52/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.93

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