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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.80, 1,288.02 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.80, 1,288.02 and 396.59 is: 594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.80 : 1,288.02 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.80/1,288.02 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.80x = 1,288.02 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.80x = 510,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,815.85/858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.80

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