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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.60, 1,185.71 and 733.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.60, 1,185.71 and 733.53 is: 1,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.60 : 1,185.71 = 733.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.60/1,185.71 = 733.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.60x = 1,185.71 × 733.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.60x = 869,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,750.19/858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.99

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