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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.51, 1,184.36 and 578.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.51, 1,184.36 and 578.66 is: 798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.51 : 1,184.36 = 578.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.51/1,184.36 = 578.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.51x = 1,184.36 × 578.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.51x = 685,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,340.24/858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.29

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