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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.64, 1,286.96 and 728.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.64, 1,286.96 and 728.24 is: 1,091.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.64 : 1,286.96 = 728.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.64/1,286.96 = 728.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.64x = 1,286.96 × 728.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.64x = 937,215.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,215.75/858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.51

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