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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.86, 1,183.32 and 747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.86, 1,183.32 and 747.60 is: 1,031.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.86 : 1,183.32 = 747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.86/1,183.32 = 747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.86x = 1,183.32 × 747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.86x = 884,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,650.03/857.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.23

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