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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.84, 1,185.96 and 693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.84, 1,185.96 and 693.96 is: 958.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.84 : 1,185.96 = 693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.84/1,185.96 = 693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.84x = 1,185.96 × 693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.84x = 823,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,008.80/858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.28

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