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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.27, 1,290.33 and 858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.27, 1,290.33 and 858.20 is: 1,281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.27 : 1,290.33 = 858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.27/1,290.33 = 858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.27x = 1,290.33 × 858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.27x = 1,107,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,354.75/864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.26

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