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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,285.92 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,285.92 and 598.08 is: 896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,285.92 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,285.92 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,285.92 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 769,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,083.03/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.37

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