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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.42, 1,182.09 and 670.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.42, 1,182.09 and 670.17 is: 923.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.42 : 1,182.09 = 670.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.42/1,182.09 = 670.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.42x = 1,182.09 × 670.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.42x = 792,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,201.26/857.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.94

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