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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.16, 1,291.92 and 585.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.16, 1,291.92 and 585.97 is: 882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.16 : 1,291.92 = 585.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.16/1,291.92 = 585.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.16x = 1,291.92 × 585.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.16x = 757,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,026.36/858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.15

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