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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.94, 1,288.64 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.94, 1,288.64 and 372.06 is: 558.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.94 : 1,288.64 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.94/1,288.64 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.94x = 1,288.64 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.94x = 479,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,452.33/858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.19

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