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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.76, 1,287.34 and 338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.76, 1,287.34 and 338.66 is: 507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.76 : 1,287.34 = 338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.76/1,287.34 = 338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.76x = 1,287.34 × 338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.76x = 435,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,972.94/858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.68

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