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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.29, 1,180.16 and 635.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.29, 1,180.16 and 635.83 is: 875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.29 : 1,180.16 = 635.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.29/1,180.16 = 635.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.29x = 1,180.16 × 635.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.29x = 750,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,381.13/857.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.29

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