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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.51, 1,288.38 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.51, 1,288.38 and 615.24 is: 923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.51 : 1,288.38 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.51/1,288.38 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.51x = 1,288.38 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.51x = 792,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,659.84/858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.30

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