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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.58, 1,288.02 and 748.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.58, 1,288.02 and 748.26 is: 1,123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.58 : 1,288.02 = 748.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.58/1,288.02 = 748.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.58x = 1,288.02 × 748.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.58x = 963,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,773.85/857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.83

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