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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.24, 1,183.68 and 621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.24, 1,183.68 and 621.72 is: 857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.24 : 1,183.68 = 621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.24/1,183.68 = 621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.24x = 1,183.68 × 621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.24x = 735,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,917.53/858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.47

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