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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.16, 1,181.10 and 731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.16, 1,181.10 and 731.80 is: 1,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.16 : 1,181.10 = 731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.16/1,181.10 = 731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.16x = 1,181.10 × 731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.16x = 864,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,328.98/858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.19

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