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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.44, 1,183.74 and 637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.44, 1,183.74 and 637.04 is: 878.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.44 : 1,183.74 = 637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.44/1,183.74 = 637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.44x = 1,183.74 × 637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.44x = 754,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,089.73/858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.44

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