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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.29, 1,184.52 and 559.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.29, 1,184.52 and 559.85 is: 772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.29 : 1,184.52 = 559.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.29/1,184.52 = 559.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.29x = 1,184.52 × 559.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.29x = 663,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,147.60/858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.64

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