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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.84, 1,183.24 and 624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.84, 1,183.24 and 624.56 is: 861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.84 : 1,183.24 = 624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.84/1,183.24 = 624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.84x = 1,183.24 × 624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.84x = 739,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,004.37/857.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.47

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