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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.18, 1,288.02 and 493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.18, 1,288.02 and 493.22 is: 740.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.18 : 1,288.02 = 493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.18/1,288.02 = 493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.18x = 1,288.02 × 493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.18x = 635,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,277.22/858.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.26

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