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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.88, 1,185.42 and 684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.88, 1,185.42 and 684.60 is: 945.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.88 : 1,185.42 = 684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.88/1,185.42 = 684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.88x = 1,185.42 × 684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.88x = 811,538.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,538.53/857.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.98

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