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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.63, 1,287.45 and 756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.63, 1,287.45 and 756.12 is: 1,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.63 : 1,287.45 = 756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.63/1,287.45 = 756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.63x = 1,287.45 × 756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.63x = 973,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,466.69/858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.74

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