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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.74, 1,184.51 and 575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.74, 1,184.51 and 575.18 is: 793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.74 : 1,184.51 = 575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.74/1,184.51 = 575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.74x = 1,184.51 × 575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.74x = 681,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,301.98/858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.37

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