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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.73, 1,181.16 and 839.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.73, 1,181.16 and 839.55 is: 1,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.73 : 1,181.16 = 839.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.73/1,181.16 = 839.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.73x = 1,181.16 × 839.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.73x = 991,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,642.88/857.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.12

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