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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.47, 1,287.22 and 584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.47, 1,287.22 and 584.93 is: 877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.47 : 1,287.22 = 584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.47/1,287.22 = 584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.47x = 1,287.22 × 584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.47x = 752,933.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,933.59/858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.06

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