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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.74, 1,286.58 and 807.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.74, 1,286.58 and 807.01 is: 1,210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.74 : 1,286.58 = 807.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.74/1,286.58 = 807.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.74x = 1,286.58 × 807.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.74x = 1,038,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,289.97/857.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.50

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