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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.87, 1,287.16 and 835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.87, 1,287.16 and 835.71 is: 1,243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.87 : 1,287.16 = 835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.87/1,287.16 = 835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.87x = 1,287.16 × 835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.87x = 1,075,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,692.48/864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.76

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