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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.13, 1,287.20 and 468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.13, 1,287.20 and 468.52 is: 702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.13 : 1,287.20 = 468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.13/1,287.20 = 468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.13x = 1,287.20 × 468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.13x = 603,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,078.94/858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.78

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