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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.57, 1,182.60 and 691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.57, 1,182.60 and 691.25 is: 953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.57 : 1,182.60 = 691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.57/1,182.60 = 691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.57x = 1,182.60 × 691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.57x = 817,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,472.25/857.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.24

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