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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.68, 1,285.02 and 615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.68, 1,285.02 and 615.72 is: 921.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.68 : 1,285.02 = 615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.68/1,285.02 = 615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.68x = 1,285.02 × 615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.68x = 791,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,212.51/858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.43

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