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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.78, 1,278.30 and 818.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.78, 1,278.30 and 818.94 is: 1,219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.78 : 1,278.30 = 818.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.78/1,278.30 = 818.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.78x = 1,278.30 × 818.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.78x = 1,046,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,851.00/858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.00

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