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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.59, 1,289.63 and 566.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.59, 1,289.63 and 566.51 is: 850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.59 : 1,289.63 = 566.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.59/1,289.63 = 566.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.59x = 1,289.63 × 566.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.59x = 730,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,583.26/858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.92

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