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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.84, 1,288.44 and 778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.84, 1,288.44 and 778.20 is: 1,167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.84 : 1,288.44 = 778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.84/1,288.44 = 778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.84x = 1,288.44 × 778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.84x = 1,002,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,664.01/858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.46

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