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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.68, 1,282.45 and 782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.68, 1,282.45 and 782.14 is: 1,168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.68 : 1,282.45 = 782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.68/1,282.45 = 782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.68x = 1,282.45 × 782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.68x = 1,003,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,054.15/858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.13

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