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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.27, 1,183.78 and 711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.27, 1,183.78 and 711.44 is: 980.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.27 : 1,183.78 = 711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.27/1,183.78 = 711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.27x = 1,183.78 × 711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.27x = 842,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,188.44/859.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.12

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