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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.54, 1,285.52 and 684.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.54, 1,285.52 and 684.03 is: 1,024.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.54 : 1,285.52 = 684.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.54/1,285.52 = 684.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.54x = 1,285.52 × 684.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.54x = 879,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,334.25/858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.22

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