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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.96, 1,285.92 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.96, 1,285.92 and 533.28 is: 798.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.96 : 1,285.92 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.96/1,285.92 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.96x = 1,285.92 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.96x = 685,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,755.42/858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.36

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