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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,183.86 and 648.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,183.86 and 648.18 is: 894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,183.86 = 648.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,183.86 = 648.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,183.86 × 648.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 767,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,354.37/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.29

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