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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.72, 1,285.00 and 743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.72, 1,285.00 and 743.56 is: 1,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.72 : 1,285.00 = 743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.72/1,285.00 = 743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.72x = 1,285.00 × 743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.72x = 955,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,469.53/858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.67

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