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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.93, 1,290.45 and 551.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.93, 1,290.45 and 551.39 is: 828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.93 : 1,290.45 = 551.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.93/1,290.45 = 551.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.93x = 1,290.45 × 551.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.93x = 711,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,541.23/858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.40

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