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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.79, 1,288.81 and 664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.79, 1,288.81 and 664.27 is: 996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.79 : 1,288.81 = 664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.79/1,288.81 = 664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.79x = 1,288.81 × 664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.79x = 856,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,117.82/858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.89

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