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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.01, 1,183.01 and 578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.01, 1,183.01 and 578.04 is: 797.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.01 : 1,183.01 = 578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.01/1,183.01 = 578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.01x = 1,183.01 × 578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.01x = 683,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,827.10/857.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.92

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