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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.18, 1,287.48 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.18, 1,287.48 and 281.04 is: 421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.18 : 1,287.48 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.18/1,287.48 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.18x = 1,287.48 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.18x = 361,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,833.38/858.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.63

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