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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.20, 1,183.60 and 692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.20, 1,183.60 and 692.20 is: 955.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.20 : 1,183.60 = 692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.20/1,183.60 = 692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.20x = 1,183.60 × 692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.20x = 819,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,287.92/857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.77

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