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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.44, 1,186.98 and 844.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.44, 1,186.98 and 844.55 is: 1,167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.44 : 1,186.98 = 844.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.44/1,186.98 = 844.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.44x = 1,186.98 × 844.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.44x = 1,002,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,458.02/858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.76

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