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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.70, 1,284.97 and 743.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.70, 1,284.97 and 743.54 is: 1,112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.70 : 1,284.97 = 743.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.70/1,284.97 = 743.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.70x = 1,284.97 × 743.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.70x = 955,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,421.52/858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.64

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