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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.08, 1,185.12 and 682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.08, 1,185.12 and 682.11 is: 940.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.08 : 1,185.12 = 682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.08/1,185.12 = 682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.08x = 1,185.12 × 682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.08x = 808,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,382.20/859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.99

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