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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.39, 1,284.69 and 492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.39, 1,284.69 and 492.06 is: 736.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.39 : 1,284.69 = 492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.39/1,284.69 = 492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.39x = 1,284.69 × 492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.39x = 632,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,144.56/858.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.43

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