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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.78, 1,288.83 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.78, 1,288.83 and 566.19 is: 849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.78 : 1,288.83 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.78/1,288.83 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.78x = 1,288.83 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.78x = 729,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,722.66/858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.72

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