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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.16, 1,285.96 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.16, 1,285.96 and 705.16 is: 1,056.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.16 : 1,285.96 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.16/1,285.96 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.16x = 1,285.96 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.16x = 906,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,807.55/858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.69

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