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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.52, 1,286.04 and 685.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.52, 1,286.04 and 685.48 is: 1,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.52 : 1,286.04 = 685.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.52/1,286.04 = 685.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.52x = 1,286.04 × 685.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.52x = 881,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,554.70/858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.83

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