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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.82, 1,184.85 and 635.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.82, 1,184.85 and 635.29 is: 876.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.82 : 1,184.85 = 635.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.82/1,184.85 = 635.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.82x = 1,184.85 × 635.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.82x = 752,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,723.36/858.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.46

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