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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.29, 1,182.52 and 608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.29, 1,182.52 and 608.94 is: 839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.29 : 1,182.52 = 608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.29/1,182.52 = 608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.29x = 1,182.52 × 608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.29x = 720,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,085.68/857.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.96

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