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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.44, 1,185.11 and 671.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.44, 1,185.11 and 671.53 is: 927.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.44 : 1,185.11 = 671.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.44/1,185.11 = 671.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.44x = 1,185.11 × 671.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.44x = 795,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,835.04/858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.07

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