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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.12, 1,184.30 and 717.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.12, 1,184.30 and 717.99 is: 990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.12 : 1,184.30 = 717.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.12/1,184.30 = 717.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.12x = 1,184.30 × 717.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.12x = 850,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,320.92/858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.91

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