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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.53, 1,287.68 and 762.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.53, 1,287.68 and 762.33 is: 1,142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.53 : 1,287.68 = 762.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.53/1,287.68 = 762.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.53x = 1,287.68 × 762.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.53x = 981,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,633.28/859.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.06

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