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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.38, 1,183.18 and 595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.38, 1,183.18 and 595.54 is: 821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.38 : 1,183.18 = 595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.38/1,183.18 = 595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.38x = 1,183.18 × 595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.38x = 704,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,631.02/857.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.84

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