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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.24, 1,183.12 and 635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.24, 1,183.12 and 635.84 is: 877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.24 : 1,183.12 = 635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.24/1,183.12 = 635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.24x = 1,183.12 × 635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.24x = 752,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,275.02/857.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.55

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