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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.28, 1,289.47 and 550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.28, 1,289.47 and 550.73 is: 827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.28 : 1,289.47 = 550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.28/1,289.47 = 550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.28x = 1,289.47 × 550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.28x = 710,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,149.81/858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.41

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