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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.52, 1,288.14 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.52, 1,288.14 and 474.04 is: 711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.52 : 1,288.14 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.52/1,288.14 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.52x = 1,288.14 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.52x = 610,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,629.89/858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.26

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