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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.60, 1,288.44 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.60, 1,288.44 and 534.15 is: 801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.60 : 1,288.44 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.60/1,288.44 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.60x = 1,288.44 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.60x = 688,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,220.23/858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.56

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