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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.28, 1,182.05 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.28, 1,182.05 and 591.86 is: 816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.28 : 1,182.05 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.28/1,182.05 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.28x = 1,182.05 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.28x = 699,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,608.11/857.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.08

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