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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.44, 1,287.54 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.44, 1,287.54 and 371.43 is: 557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.44 : 1,287.54 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.44/1,287.54 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.44x = 1,287.54 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.44x = 478,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,222.69/858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.09

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