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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.68, 1,284.64 and 852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.68, 1,284.64 and 852.44 is: 1,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.68 : 1,284.64 = 852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.68/1,284.64 = 852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.68x = 1,284.64 × 852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.68x = 1,095,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,078.52/858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.30

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