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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.58, 1,184.13 and 577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.58, 1,184.13 and 577.86 is: 797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.58 : 1,184.13 = 577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.58/1,184.13 = 577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.58x = 1,184.13 × 577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.58x = 684,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,261.36/857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.90

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