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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.32, 1,183.56 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.32, 1,183.56 and 625.04 is: 861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.32 : 1,183.56 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.32/1,183.56 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.32x = 1,183.56 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.32x = 739,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,772.34/858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.88

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