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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.74, 1,182.79 and 733.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.74, 1,182.79 and 733.81 is: 1,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.74 : 1,182.79 = 733.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.74/1,182.79 = 733.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.74x = 1,182.79 × 733.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.74x = 867,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,938.34/857.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.89

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