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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.54, 1,287.19 and 532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.54, 1,287.19 and 532.92 is: 799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.54 : 1,287.19 = 532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.54/1,287.19 = 532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.54x = 1,287.19 × 532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.54x = 685,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,969.29/858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.00

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