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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.82, 1,287.58 and 469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.82, 1,287.58 and 469.15 is: 703.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.82 : 1,287.58 = 469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.82/1,287.58 = 469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.82x = 1,287.58 × 469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.82x = 604,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,071.01/858.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.37

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