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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.62, 1,285.41 and 654.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.62, 1,285.41 and 654.02 is: 979.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.62 : 1,285.41 = 654.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.62/1,285.41 = 654.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.62x = 1,285.41 × 654.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.62x = 840,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,683.85/858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.11

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