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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,285.38 and 747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,285.38 and 747.72 is: 1,119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,285.38 = 747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,285.38 = 747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,285.38 × 747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 961,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,104.33/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.54

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