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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.22, 1,287.33 and 550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.22, 1,287.33 and 550.22 is: 825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.22 : 1,287.33 = 550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.22/1,287.33 = 550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.22x = 1,287.33 × 550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.22x = 708,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,314.71/858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.33

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