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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.03, 1,287.02 and 492.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.03, 1,287.02 and 492.57 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.03 : 1,287.02 = 492.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.03/1,287.02 = 492.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.03x = 1,287.02 × 492.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.03x = 633,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,944.98/858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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