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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,289.49 and 511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,289.49 and 511.45 is: 768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,289.49 = 511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,289.49 = 511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,289.49 × 511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 659,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,506.44/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.60

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