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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.67, 1,182.81 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.67, 1,182.81 and 623.16 is: 859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.67 : 1,182.81 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.67/1,182.81 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.67x = 1,182.81 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.67x = 737,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,079.88/857.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.40

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