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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.33, 1,287.75 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.33, 1,287.75 and 425.18 is: 637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.33 : 1,287.75 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.33/1,287.75 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.33x = 1,287.75 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.33x = 547,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,519.11/858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.89

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