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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.72, 1,289.30 and 819.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.72, 1,289.30 and 819.57 is: 1,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.72 : 1,289.30 = 819.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.72/1,289.30 = 819.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.72x = 1,289.30 × 819.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.72x = 1,056,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,671.60/858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.52

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