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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,285.81 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,285.81 and 593.60 is: 889.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,285.81 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,285.81 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,285.81 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 763,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,248.90/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.51

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