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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.72, 1,288.24 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.72, 1,288.24 and 641.60 is: 962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.72 : 1,288.24 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.72/1,288.24 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.72x = 1,288.24 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.72x = 826,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,534.78/858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.52

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