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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.12, 1,286.91 and 722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.12, 1,286.91 and 722.04 is: 1,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.12 : 1,286.91 = 722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.12/1,286.91 = 722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.12x = 1,286.91 × 722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.12x = 929,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,200.50/858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.83

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