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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.70, 1,175.51 and 830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.70, 1,175.51 and 830.76 is: 1,137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.70 : 1,175.51 = 830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.70/1,175.51 = 830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.70x = 1,175.51 × 830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.70x = 976,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,564.36/858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.26

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