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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.45, 1,183.01 and 577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.45, 1,183.01 and 577.60 is: 796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.45 : 1,183.01 = 577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.45/1,183.01 = 577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.45x = 1,183.01 × 577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.45x = 683,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,300.73/857.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.90

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