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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.08, 1,186.74 and 684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.08, 1,186.74 and 684.20 is: 945.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.08 : 1,186.74 = 684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.08/1,186.74 = 684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.08x = 1,186.74 × 684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.08x = 811,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,967.51/859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.16

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