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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.10, 1,285.76 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.10, 1,285.76 and 510.60 is: 765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.10 : 1,285.76 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.10/1,285.76 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.10x = 1,285.76 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.10x = 656,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,509.06/858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.07

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