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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,286.98 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,286.98 and 395.78 is: 593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,286.98 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,286.98 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,286.98 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 509,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,363.17/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.66

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