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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.80, 1,287.18 and 562.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.80, 1,287.18 and 562.46 is: 843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.80 : 1,287.18 = 562.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.80/1,287.18 = 562.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.80x = 1,287.18 × 562.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.80x = 723,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,989.07/858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.02

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