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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.35, 1,185.12 and 624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.35, 1,185.12 and 624.90 is: 861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.35 : 1,185.12 = 624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.35/1,185.12 = 624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.35x = 1,185.12 × 624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.35x = 740,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,581.49/859.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.79

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