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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.56, 1,285.84 and 626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.56, 1,285.84 and 626.87 is: 938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.56 : 1,285.84 = 626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.56/1,285.84 = 626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.56x = 1,285.84 × 626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.56x = 806,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,058.59/858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.85

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