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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.90, 1,182.30 and 622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.90, 1,182.30 and 622.50 is: 856.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.90 : 1,182.30 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.90/1,182.30 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.90x = 1,182.30 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.90x = 735,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,981.75/858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.89

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