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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.97, 1,184.73 and 649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.97, 1,184.73 and 649.18 is: 895.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.97 : 1,184.73 = 649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.97/1,184.73 = 649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.97x = 1,184.73 × 649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.97x = 769,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,102.07/858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.38

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