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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.47, 1,286.67 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.47, 1,286.67 and 395.62 is: 592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.47 : 1,286.67 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.47/1,286.67 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.47x = 1,286.67 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.47x = 509,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,032.39/858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.95

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