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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.68, 1,287.56 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.68, 1,287.56 and 396.05 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.68 : 1,287.56 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.68/1,287.56 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.68x = 1,287.56 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.68x = 509,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,929.72/858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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