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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.81, 1,287.32 and 652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.81, 1,287.32 and 652.94 is: 978.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.81 : 1,287.32 = 652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.81/1,287.32 = 652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.81x = 1,287.32 × 652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.81x = 840,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,542.67/858.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.73

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