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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.96, 1,289.04 and 534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.96, 1,289.04 and 534.56 is: 802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.96 : 1,289.04 = 534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.96/1,289.04 = 534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.96x = 1,289.04 × 534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.96x = 689,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,069.22/858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.21

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