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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.16, 1,286.03 and 684.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.16, 1,286.03 and 684.05 is: 1,025.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.16 : 1,286.03 = 684.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.16/1,286.03 = 684.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.16x = 1,286.03 × 684.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.16x = 879,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,700.25/858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.10

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