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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.06, 1,183.61 and 646.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.06, 1,183.61 and 646.89 is: 893.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.06 : 1,183.61 = 646.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.06/1,183.61 = 646.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.06x = 1,183.61 × 646.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.06x = 765,662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,662.65/857.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.36

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