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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.12, 1,287.18 and 615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.12, 1,287.18 and 615.12 is: 922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.12 : 1,287.18 = 615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.12/1,287.18 = 615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.12x = 1,287.18 × 615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.12x = 791,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,770.16/858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.68

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