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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.19, 1,286.48 and 396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.19, 1,286.48 and 396.34 is: 594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.19 : 1,286.48 = 396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.19/1,286.48 = 396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.19x = 1,286.48 × 396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.19x = 509,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,883.48/858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.14

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