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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.43, 1,285.70 and 745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.43, 1,285.70 and 745.16 is: 1,114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.43 : 1,285.70 = 745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.43/1,285.70 = 745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.43x = 1,285.70 × 745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.43x = 958,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,042.06/859.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.75

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