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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.61, 1,183.11 and 692.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.61, 1,183.11 and 692.06 is: 954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.61 : 1,183.11 = 692.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.61/1,183.11 = 692.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.61x = 1,183.11 × 692.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.61x = 818,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,777.19/857.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.72

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