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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.49, 1,183.38 and 647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.49, 1,183.38 and 647.29 is: 893.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.49 : 1,183.38 = 647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.49/1,183.38 = 647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.49x = 1,183.38 × 647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.49x = 765,990.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,990.04/857.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.29

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