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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.91, 1,350.50 and 858.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.91, 1,350.50 and 858.83 is: 1,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.91 : 1,350.50 = 858.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.91/1,350.50 = 858.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.91x = 1,350.50 × 858.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.91x = 1,159,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,838.87/895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.60

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