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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.90, 1,285.65 and 831.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.90, 1,285.65 and 831.90 is: 1,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.90 : 1,285.65 = 831.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.90/1,285.65 = 831.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.90x = 1,285.65 × 831.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.90x = 1,069,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,532.24/858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.23

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