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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.40, 1,185.72 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.40, 1,185.72 and 674.20 is: 931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.40 : 1,185.72 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.40/1,185.72 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.40x = 1,185.72 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.40x = 799,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,412.42/858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.28

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