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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857, 1,182.95 and 533.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857, 1,182.95 and 533.87 is: 736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857 : 1,182.95 = 533.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857/1,182.95 = 533.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857x = 1,182.95 × 533.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857x = 631,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,541.52/857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.92

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