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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.63, 1,287.52 and 611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.63, 1,287.52 and 611.70 is: 917.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.63 : 1,287.52 = 611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.63/1,287.52 = 611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.63x = 1,287.52 × 611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.63x = 787,569.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,569.63/858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.24

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