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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.74, 1,288.05 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.74, 1,288.05 and 529.74 is: 794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.74 : 1,288.05 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.74/1,288.05 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.74x = 1,288.05 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.74x = 682,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,327.17/858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.57

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