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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.28, 1,288.47 and 566.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.28, 1,288.47 and 566.02 is: 849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.28 : 1,288.47 = 566.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.28/1,288.47 = 566.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.28x = 1,288.47 × 566.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.28x = 729,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,297.54/858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.72

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