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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.11, 1,286.50 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.11, 1,286.50 and 395.56 is: 593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.11 : 1,286.50 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.11/1,286.50 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.11x = 1,286.50 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.11x = 508,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,887.94/858.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.03

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