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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.86, 1,277.24 and 831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.86, 1,277.24 and 831.52 is: 1,236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.86 : 1,277.24 = 831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.86/1,277.24 = 831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.86x = 1,277.24 × 831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.86x = 1,062,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,050.60/858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.58

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