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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,284.96 and 532.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,284.96 and 532.38 is: 797.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,284.96 = 532.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,284.96 = 532.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,284.96 × 532.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 684,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,087.00/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.30

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