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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.47, 1,183.52 and 717.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.47, 1,183.52 and 717.34 is: 990.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.47 : 1,183.52 = 717.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.47/1,183.52 = 717.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.47x = 1,183.52 × 717.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.47x = 848,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,986.24/857.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.11

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