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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.81, 1,185.21 and 648.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.81, 1,185.21 and 648.62 is: 895.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.81 : 1,185.21 = 648.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.81/1,185.21 = 648.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.81x = 1,185.21 × 648.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.81x = 768,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,744.98/858.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.13

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