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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.82, 1,289.75 and 790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.82, 1,289.75 and 790.20 is: 1,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.82 : 1,289.75 = 790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.82/1,289.75 = 790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.82x = 1,289.75 × 790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.82x = 1,019,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,160.45/858.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.70

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