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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.19, 1,184.90 and 607.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.19, 1,184.90 and 607.29 is: 837.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.19 : 1,184.90 = 607.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.19/1,184.90 = 607.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.19x = 1,184.90 × 607.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.19x = 719,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,574.88/859.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.51

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