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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.16, 1,183.80 and 595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.16, 1,183.80 and 595.72 is: 821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.16 : 1,183.80 = 595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.16/1,183.80 = 595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.16x = 1,183.80 × 595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.16x = 705,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,213.34/858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.77

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