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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.86, 1,296.72 and 840.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.86, 1,296.72 and 840.99 is: 1,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.86 : 1,296.72 = 840.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.86/1,296.72 = 840.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.86x = 1,296.72 × 840.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.86x = 1,090,528.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,528.55/862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.85

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