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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.80, 1,289.40 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.80, 1,289.40 and 534.80 is: 802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.80 : 1,289.40 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.80/1,289.40 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.80x = 1,289.40 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.80x = 689,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,571.12/858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.95

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