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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.93, 1,287.76 and 338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.93, 1,287.76 and 338.66 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.93 : 1,287.76 = 338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.93/1,287.76 = 338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.93x = 1,287.76 × 338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.93x = 436,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,110.98/858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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