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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.97, 1,288.52 and 533.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.97, 1,288.52 and 533.67 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.97 : 1,288.52 = 533.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.97/1,288.52 = 533.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.97x = 1,288.52 × 533.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.97x = 687,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,644.47/858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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