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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,286.00 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,286.00 and 395.61 is: 592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,286.00 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,286.00 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,286.00 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 508,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,752.48/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.62

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