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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.58, 1,286.37 and 719.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.58, 1,286.37 and 719.34 is: 1,079.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.58 : 1,286.37 = 719.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.58/1,286.37 = 719.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.58x = 1,286.37 × 719.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.58x = 925,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,337.40/857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.01

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