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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.69, 1,288.06 and 371.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.69, 1,288.06 and 371.75 is: 557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.69 : 1,288.06 = 371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.69/1,288.06 = 371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.69x = 1,288.06 × 371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.69x = 478,836.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,836.31/858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.64

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