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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.02, 1,287.03 and 472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.02, 1,287.03 and 472.10 is: 708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.02 : 1,287.03 = 472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.02/1,287.03 = 472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.02x = 1,287.03 × 472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.02x = 607,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,606.86/858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.15

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