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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.32, 1,286.72 and 413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.32, 1,286.72 and 413.36 is: 619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.32 : 1,286.72 = 413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.32/1,286.72 = 413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.32x = 1,286.72 × 413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.32x = 531,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,878.58/858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.67

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