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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.04, 1,287.06 and 532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.04, 1,287.06 and 532.84 is: 799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.04 : 1,287.06 = 532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.04/1,287.06 = 532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.04x = 1,287.06 × 532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.04x = 685,797.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,797.05/858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.26

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