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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.93, 1,183.76 and 559.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.93, 1,183.76 and 559.15 is: 771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.93 : 1,183.76 = 559.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.93/1,183.76 = 559.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.93x = 1,183.76 × 559.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.93x = 661,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,899.40/857.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.51

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