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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.99, 1,287.32 and 395.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.99, 1,287.32 and 395.67 is: 592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.99 : 1,287.32 = 395.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.99/1,287.32 = 395.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.99x = 1,287.32 × 395.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.99x = 509,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,351.93/858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.97

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