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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.59, 1,280.72 and 776.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.59, 1,280.72 and 776.51 is: 1,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.59 : 1,280.72 = 776.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.59/1,280.72 = 776.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.59x = 1,280.72 × 776.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.59x = 994,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,481.60/858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.28

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