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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.86, 1,286.49 and 712.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.86, 1,286.49 and 712.27 is: 1,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.86 : 1,286.49 = 712.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.86/1,286.49 = 712.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.86x = 1,286.49 × 712.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.86x = 916,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,328.23/858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.91

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