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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,287.12 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,287.12 and 371.13 is: 556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,287.12 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,287.12 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,287.12 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 477,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,684.02/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.70

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