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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,291.82 and 658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,291.82 and 658.26 is: 985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,291.82 = 658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,291.82 = 658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,291.82 × 658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 850,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,350.14/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.48

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