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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.60, 1,182.98 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.60, 1,182.98 and 606.42 is: 835.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.60 : 1,182.98 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.60/1,182.98 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.60x = 1,182.98 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.60x = 717,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,378.33/858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.52

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