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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.80, 1,288.08 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.80, 1,288.08 and 507.60 is: 761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.80 : 1,288.08 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.80/1,288.08 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.80x = 1,288.08 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.80x = 653,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,829.41/858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.33

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