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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.70, 1,288.50 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.70, 1,288.50 and 469 is: 703.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.70 : 1,288.50 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.70/1,288.50 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.70x = 1,288.50 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.70x = 604,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,306.50/858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.75

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