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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.76, 1,288.44 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.76, 1,288.44 and 339 is: 508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.76 : 1,288.44 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.76/1,288.44 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.76x = 1,288.44 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.76x = 436,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,781.16/858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.62

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