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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.12, 1,182.99 and 609.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.12, 1,182.99 and 609.35 is: 840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.12 : 1,182.99 = 609.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.12/1,182.99 = 609.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.12x = 1,182.99 × 609.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.12x = 720,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,857.98/858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.04

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