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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.31, 1,184.05 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.31, 1,184.05 and 663.18 is: 915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.31 : 1,184.05 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.31/1,184.05 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.31x = 1,184.05 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.31x = 785,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,238.28/857.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.93

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