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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.76, 1,182.24 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.76, 1,182.24 and 595.32 is: 820.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.76 : 1,182.24 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.76/1,182.24 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.76x = 1,182.24 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.76x = 703,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,811.12/857.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.52

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