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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.16, 1,182.42 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.16, 1,182.42 and 594.72 is: 820.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.16 : 1,182.42 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.16/1,182.42 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.16x = 1,182.42 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.16x = 703,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,208.82/857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.39

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