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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.27, 1,181.03 and 709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.27, 1,181.03 and 709.44 is: 977.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.27 : 1,181.03 = 709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.27/1,181.03 = 709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.27x = 1,181.03 × 709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.27x = 837,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,866.38/857.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.37

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