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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.42, 1,285.49 and 677.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.42, 1,285.49 and 677.99 is: 1,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.42 : 1,285.49 = 677.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.42/1,285.49 = 677.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.42x = 1,285.49 × 677.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.42x = 871,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,539.55/858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.28

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