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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.22, 1,182.57 and 620.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.22, 1,182.57 and 620.79 is: 856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.22 : 1,182.57 = 620.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.22/1,182.57 = 620.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.22x = 1,182.57 × 620.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.22x = 734,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,127.63/857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.41

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