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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.61, 1,290.35 and 836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.61, 1,290.35 and 836.74 is: 1,257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.61 : 1,290.35 = 836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.61/1,290.35 = 836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.61x = 1,290.35 × 836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.61x = 1,079,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,687.46/858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.48

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