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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.80, 1,284.49 and 506.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.80, 1,284.49 and 506.57 is: 757.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.80 : 1,284.49 = 506.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.80/1,284.49 = 506.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.80x = 1,284.49 × 506.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.80x = 650,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,684.10/858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.67

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