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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,284.48 and 582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,284.48 and 582.24 is: 871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,284.48 = 582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,284.48 = 582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,284.48 × 582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 747,875.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,875.64/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.65

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