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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.87, 1,285.20 and 744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.87, 1,285.20 and 744.66 is: 1,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.87 : 1,285.20 = 744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.87/1,285.20 = 744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.87x = 1,285.20 × 744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.87x = 957,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,037.03/858.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.30

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