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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.37, 1,287.56 and 676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.37, 1,287.56 and 676.73 is: 1,015.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.37 : 1,287.56 = 676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.37/1,287.56 = 676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.37x = 1,287.56 × 676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.37x = 871,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,330.48/858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.10

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