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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.74, 1,183.80 and 636.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.74, 1,183.80 and 636.34 is: 878.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.74 : 1,183.80 = 636.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.74/1,183.80 = 636.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.74x = 1,183.80 × 636.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.74x = 753,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,299.29/857.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.24

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