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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.63, 1,183.09 and 574.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.63, 1,183.09 and 574.05 is: 791.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.63 : 1,183.09 = 574.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.63/1,183.09 = 574.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.63x = 1,183.09 × 574.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.63x = 679,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,158.14/857.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.91

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