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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.63, 1,183.52 and 595.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.63, 1,183.52 and 595.79 is: 822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.63 : 1,183.52 = 595.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.63/1,183.52 = 595.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.63x = 1,183.52 × 595.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.63x = 705,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,133.83/857.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.19

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