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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.40, 1,285.80 and 674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.40, 1,285.80 and 674.92 is: 1,010.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.40 : 1,285.80 = 674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.40/1,285.80 = 674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.40x = 1,285.80 × 674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.40x = 867,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,812.14/858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.96

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