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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.88, 1,184.55 and 639.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.88, 1,184.55 and 639.18 is: 882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.88 : 1,184.55 = 639.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.88/1,184.55 = 639.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.88x = 1,184.55 × 639.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.88x = 757,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,140.67/857.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.57

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