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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.05, 1,283.94 and 511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.05, 1,283.94 and 511.55 is: 765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.05 : 1,283.94 = 511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.05/1,283.94 = 511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.05x = 1,283.94 × 511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.05x = 656,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,793.09/858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.45

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