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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.75, 1,183.98 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.75, 1,183.98 and 534.62 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.75 : 1,183.98 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.75/1,183.98 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.75x = 1,183.98 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.75x = 632,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,973.47/857.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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