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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.26, 1,344.96 and 858.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.26, 1,344.96 and 858.36 is: 1,289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.26 : 1,344.96 = 858.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.26/1,344.96 = 858.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.26x = 1,344.96 × 858.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.26x = 1,154,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,459.87/895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.52

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