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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.68, 1,182.83 and 605.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.68, 1,182.83 and 605.79 is: 835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.68 : 1,182.83 = 605.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.68/1,182.83 = 605.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.68x = 1,182.83 × 605.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.68x = 716,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,543.56/857.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.45

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