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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.84, 1,183.90 and 733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.84, 1,183.90 and 733.56 is: 1,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.84 : 1,183.90 = 733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.84/1,183.90 = 733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.84x = 1,183.90 × 733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.84x = 868,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,461.68/858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.20

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