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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.16, 1,181.52 and 647.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.16, 1,181.52 and 647.10 is: 891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.16 : 1,181.52 = 647.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.16/1,181.52 = 647.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.16x = 1,181.52 × 647.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.16x = 764,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,561.59/857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.97

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