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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.96, 1,289.08 and 846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.96, 1,289.08 and 846.16 is: 1,269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.96 : 1,289.08 = 846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.96/1,289.08 = 846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.96x = 1,289.08 × 846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.96x = 1,090,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,767.93/858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.87

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