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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,287.30 and 598.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,287.30 and 598.61 is: 897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,287.30 = 598.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,287.30 = 598.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,287.30 × 598.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 770,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,584.22/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.61

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