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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.55, 1,183.79 and 700.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.55, 1,183.79 and 700.83 is: 966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.55 : 1,183.79 = 700.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.55/1,183.79 = 700.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.55x = 1,183.79 × 700.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.55x = 829,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,632.00/858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.32

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