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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,184.59 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,184.59 and 671.16 is: 926.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,184.59 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,184.59 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,184.59 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 795,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,043.30/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.56

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