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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.51, 1,282.86 and 582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.51, 1,282.86 and 582.30 is: 870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.51 : 1,282.86 = 582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.51/1,282.86 = 582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.51x = 1,282.86 × 582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.51x = 747,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,009.38/858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.12

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