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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.08, 1,185.36 and 683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.08, 1,185.36 and 683.20 is: 943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.08 : 1,185.36 = 683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.08/1,185.36 = 683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.08x = 1,185.36 × 683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.08x = 809,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,837.95/858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.78

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