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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.09, 1,287.60 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.09, 1,287.60 and 425.25 is: 638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.09 : 1,287.60 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.09/1,287.60 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.09x = 1,287.60 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.09x = 547,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,550.31/858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.10

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