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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.08, 1,183.07 and 700.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.08, 1,183.07 and 700.55 is: 965.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.08 : 1,183.07 = 700.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.08/1,183.07 = 700.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.08x = 1,183.07 × 700.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.08x = 828,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,799.69/858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.88

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