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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.54, 1,285.38 and 598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.54, 1,285.38 and 598.26 is: 895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.54 : 1,285.38 = 598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.54/1,285.38 = 598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.54x = 1,285.38 × 598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.54x = 768,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,991.44/858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.70

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