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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.44, 1,288.06 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.44, 1,288.06 and 425.64 is: 638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.44 : 1,288.06 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.44/1,288.06 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.44x = 1,288.06 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.44x = 548,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,249.86/858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.66

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