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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.51, 1,185.84 and 663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.51, 1,185.84 and 663.03 is: 915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.51 : 1,185.84 = 663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.51/1,185.84 = 663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.51x = 1,185.84 × 663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.51x = 786,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,247.50/858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.83

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