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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.09, 1,285.83 and 568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.09, 1,285.83 and 568.92 is: 852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.09 : 1,285.83 = 568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.09/1,285.83 = 568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.09x = 1,285.83 × 568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.09x = 731,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,534.40/858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.51

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