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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.35, 1,287.30 and 584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.35, 1,287.30 and 584.39 is: 876.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.35 : 1,287.30 = 584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.35/1,287.30 = 584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.35x = 1,287.30 × 584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.35x = 752,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,285.25/858.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.43

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