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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.82, 1,182.92 and 762.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.82, 1,182.92 and 762.99 is: 1,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.82 : 1,182.92 = 762.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.82/1,182.92 = 762.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.82x = 1,182.92 × 762.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.82x = 902,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,555.18/857.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.15

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