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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.04, 1,185.84 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.04, 1,185.84 and 673.04 is: 929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.04 : 1,185.84 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.04/1,185.84 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.04x = 1,185.84 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.04x = 798,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,117.75/859.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.08

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