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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.22, 1,183.88 and 659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.22, 1,183.88 and 659.58 is: 909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.22 : 1,183.88 = 659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.22/1,183.88 = 659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.22x = 1,183.88 × 659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.22x = 780,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,863.57/858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.86

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