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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.55, 1,184.39 and 622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.55, 1,184.39 and 622.11 is: 858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.55 : 1,184.39 = 622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.55/1,184.39 = 622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.55x = 1,184.39 × 622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.55x = 736,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,824.53/858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.22

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