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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.47, 1,292.39 and 586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.47, 1,292.39 and 586.28 is: 882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.47 : 1,292.39 = 586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.47/1,292.39 = 586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.47x = 1,292.39 × 586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.47x = 757,697.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,697.41/858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.61

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