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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.55, 1,184.32 and 595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.55, 1,184.32 and 595.11 is: 821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.55 : 1,184.32 = 595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.55/1,184.32 = 595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.55x = 1,184.32 × 595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.55x = 704,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,800.68/857.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.88

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