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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.13, 1,286.96 and 395.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.13, 1,286.96 and 395.67 is: 593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.13 : 1,286.96 = 395.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.13/1,286.96 = 395.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.13x = 1,286.96 × 395.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.13x = 509,207.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,207.07/858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.39

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