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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.97, 1,282.24 and 735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.97, 1,282.24 and 735.04 is: 1,097.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.97 : 1,282.24 = 735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.97/1,282.24 = 735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.97x = 1,282.24 × 735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.97x = 942,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,497.69/858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.24

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