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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.19, 1,285 and 584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.19, 1,285 and 584.82 is: 875.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.19 : 1,285 = 584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.19/1,285 = 584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.19x = 1,285 × 584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.19x = 751,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,493.70/858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.67

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