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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.27, 1,182.40 and 710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.27, 1,182.40 and 710.44 is: 978.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.27 : 1,182.40 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.27/1,182.40 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.27x = 1,182.40 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.27x = 840,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,024.26/858.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.74

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