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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.98, 1,287.12 and 767.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.98, 1,287.12 and 767.18 is: 1,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.98 : 1,287.12 = 767.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.98/1,287.12 = 767.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.98x = 1,287.12 × 767.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.98x = 987,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,452.72/858.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.56

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