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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.75, 1,185.06 and 465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.75, 1,185.06 and 465.76 is: 642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.75 : 1,185.06 = 465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.75/1,185.06 = 465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.75x = 1,185.06 × 465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.75x = 551,953.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,953.55/858.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.74

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