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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.29, 1,183.73 and 662.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.29, 1,183.73 and 662.73 is: 912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.29 : 1,183.73 = 662.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.29/1,183.73 = 662.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.29x = 1,183.73 × 662.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.29x = 784,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,490.07/859.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.95

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