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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.12, 1,185.46 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.12, 1,185.46 and 597.48 is: 825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.12 : 1,185.46 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.12/1,185.46 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.12x = 1,185.46 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.12x = 708,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,288.64/858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.40

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