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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.94, 1,182.88 and 700.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.94, 1,182.88 and 700.41 is: 965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.94 : 1,182.88 = 700.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.94/1,182.88 = 700.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.94x = 1,182.88 × 700.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.94x = 828,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,497.48/857.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.68

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