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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.24, 1,184.92 and 559.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.24, 1,184.92 and 559.76 is: 772.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.24 : 1,184.92 = 559.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.24/1,184.92 = 559.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.24x = 1,184.92 × 559.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.24x = 663,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,270.82/858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.83

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