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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.16, 1,183.06 and 581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.16, 1,183.06 and 581 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.16 : 1,183.06 = 581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.16/1,183.06 = 581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.16x = 1,183.06 × 581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.16x = 687,357.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,357.86/857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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