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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.40, 1,182 and 733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.40, 1,182 and 733.12 is: 1,009.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.40 : 1,182 = 733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.40/1,182 = 733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.40x = 1,182 × 733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.40x = 866,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,547.84/858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.49

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