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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,288.62 and 512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,288.62 and 512.22 is: 768.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,288.62 = 512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,288.62 = 512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,288.62 × 512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 660,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,056.94/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.87

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