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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.99, 1,184.36 and 725.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.99, 1,184.36 and 725.97 is: 1,000.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.99 : 1,184.36 = 725.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.99/1,184.36 = 725.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.99x = 1,184.36 × 725.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.99x = 859,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,807.31/858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.95

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