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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.89, 1,185.27 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.89, 1,185.27 and 465.92 is: 642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.89 : 1,185.27 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.89/1,185.27 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.89x = 1,185.27 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.89x = 552,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,241.00/858.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.97

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