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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.44, 1,184.45 and 579.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.44, 1,184.45 and 579.19 is: 799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.44 : 1,184.45 = 579.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.44/1,184.45 = 579.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.44x = 1,184.45 × 579.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.44x = 686,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,023.83/858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.15

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