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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.71, 1,288.08 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.71, 1,288.08 and 371.22 is: 556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.71 : 1,288.08 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.71/1,288.08 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.71x = 1,288.08 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.71x = 478,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,161.06/858.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.84

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