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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.63, 1,182.66 and 762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.63, 1,182.66 and 762.80 is: 1,051.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.63 : 1,182.66 = 762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.63/1,182.66 = 762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.63x = 1,182.66 × 762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.63x = 902,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,135.12/857.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.89

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