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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.69, 1,286.67 and 664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.69, 1,286.67 and 664.16 is: 995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.69 : 1,286.67 = 664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.69/1,286.67 = 664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.69x = 1,286.67 × 664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.69x = 854,554.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,554.75/858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.18

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