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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.69, 1,182.99 and 558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.69, 1,182.99 and 558.38 is: 770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.69 : 1,182.99 = 558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.69/1,182.99 = 558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.69x = 1,182.99 × 558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.69x = 660,549.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,549.25/857.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.15

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