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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.40, 1,285.56 and 652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.40, 1,285.56 and 652.66 is: 977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.40 : 1,285.56 = 652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.40/1,285.56 = 652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.40x = 1,285.56 × 652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.40x = 839,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,033.59/858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.44

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