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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.74, 1,183.94 and 701.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.74, 1,183.94 and 701.21 is: 966.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.74 : 1,183.94 = 701.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.74/1,183.94 = 701.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.74x = 1,183.94 × 701.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.74x = 830,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,181.14/858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.75

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