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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.59, 1,286.80 and 743.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.59, 1,286.80 and 743.03 is: 1,113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.59 : 1,286.80 = 743.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.59/1,286.80 = 743.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.59x = 1,286.80 × 743.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.59x = 956,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,131.00/858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.61

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