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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.88, 1,183.98 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.88, 1,183.98 and 625.56 is: 863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.88 : 1,183.98 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.88/1,183.98 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.88x = 1,183.98 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.88x = 740,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,650.53/857.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.35

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