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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.04, 1,285.62 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.04, 1,285.62 and 395.14 is: 592.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.04 : 1,285.62 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.04/1,285.62 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.04x = 1,285.62 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.04x = 507,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,999.89/858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.05

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