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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.41, 1,286.46 and 626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.41, 1,286.46 and 626.21 is: 938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.41 : 1,286.46 = 626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.41/1,286.46 = 626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.41x = 1,286.46 × 626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.41x = 805,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,597.33/858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.47

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