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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.33, 1,280.16 and 729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.33, 1,280.16 and 729.18 is: 1,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.33 : 1,280.16 = 729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.33/1,280.16 = 729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.33x = 1,280.16 × 729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.33x = 933,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,467.07/858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.54

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