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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.94, 1,286.64 and 719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.94, 1,286.64 and 719.70 is: 1,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.94 : 1,286.64 = 719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.94/1,286.64 = 719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.94x = 1,286.64 × 719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.94x = 925,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,994.81/857.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.32

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