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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.61, 1,286.84 and 615.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.61, 1,286.84 and 615.61 is: 922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.61 : 1,286.84 = 615.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.61/1,286.84 = 615.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.61x = 1,286.84 × 615.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.61x = 792,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,188.49/858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.64

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