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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.80, 1,290.22 and 748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.80, 1,290.22 and 748.40 is: 1,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.80 : 1,290.22 = 748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.80/1,290.22 = 748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.80x = 1,290.22 × 748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.80x = 965,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,592.33/856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.98

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