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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.34, 1,183.50 and 634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.34, 1,183.50 and 634.60 is: 875.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.34 : 1,183.50 = 634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.34/1,183.50 = 634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.34x = 1,183.50 × 634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.34x = 751,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,049.10/858.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.00

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