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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.84, 1,286.73 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.84, 1,286.73 and 395.64 is: 592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.84 : 1,286.73 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.84/1,286.73 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.84x = 1,286.73 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.84x = 509,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,081.86/858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.76

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