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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.46, 1,287.14 and 565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.46, 1,287.14 and 565.62 is: 848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.46 : 1,287.14 = 565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.46/1,287.14 = 565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.46x = 1,287.14 × 565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.46x = 728,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,032.13/858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.07

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