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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.90, 1,286.55 and 675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.90, 1,286.55 and 675.42 is: 1,011.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.90 : 1,286.55 = 675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.90/1,286.55 = 675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.90x = 1,286.55 × 675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.90x = 868,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,961.60/858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.71

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