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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.78, 1,185.12 and 465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.78, 1,185.12 and 465.84 is: 642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.78 : 1,185.12 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.78/1,185.12 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.78x = 1,185.12 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.78x = 552,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,076.30/858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.86

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