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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.05, 1,286.59 and 565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.05, 1,286.59 and 565.72 is: 848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.05 : 1,286.59 = 565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.05/1,286.59 = 565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.05x = 1,286.59 × 565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.05x = 727,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,847.72/858.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.26

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