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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.20, 1,183.41 and 691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.20, 1,183.41 and 691.74 is: 953.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.20 : 1,183.41 = 691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.20/1,183.41 = 691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.20x = 1,183.41 × 691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.20x = 818,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,612.03/858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.88

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