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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.47, 1,183.74 and 670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.47, 1,183.74 and 670.50 is: 925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.47 : 1,183.74 = 670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.47/1,183.74 = 670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.47x = 1,183.74 × 670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.47x = 793,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,697.67/857.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.63

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