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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.79, 1,286.97 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.79, 1,286.97 and 493.68 is: 739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.79 : 1,286.97 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.79/1,286.97 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.79x = 1,286.97 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.79x = 635,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,351.35/858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.82

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