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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.26, 1,184.02 and 578.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.26, 1,184.02 and 578.41 is: 797.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.26 : 1,184.02 = 578.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.26/1,184.02 = 578.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.26x = 1,184.02 × 578.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.26x = 684,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,844.60/858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.94

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