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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.27, 1,285.02 and 564.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.27, 1,285.02 and 564.87 is: 845.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.27 : 1,285.02 = 564.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.27/1,285.02 = 564.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.27x = 1,285.02 × 564.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.27x = 725,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,869.25/858.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.74

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