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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.45, 1,342.04 and 858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.45, 1,342.04 and 858.40 is: 1,285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.45 : 1,342.04 = 858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.45/1,342.04 = 858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.45x = 1,342.04 × 858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.45x = 1,151,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,999.49/896.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.07

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