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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.78, 1,183.38 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.78, 1,183.38 and 622.32 is: 857.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.78 : 1,183.38 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.78/1,183.38 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.78x = 1,183.38 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.78x = 736,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,441.04/858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.54

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