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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.72, 1,290.24 and 806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.72, 1,290.24 and 806.88 is: 1,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.72 : 1,290.24 = 806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.72/1,290.24 = 806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.72x = 1,290.24 × 806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.72x = 1,041,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,068.85/858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.35

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