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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.66, 1,288.52 and 788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.66, 1,288.52 and 788.96 is: 1,183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.66 : 1,288.52 = 788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.66/1,288.52 = 788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.66x = 1,288.52 × 788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.66x = 1,016,580.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,580.35/858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.91

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