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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.40, 1,187.10 and 675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.40, 1,187.10 and 675.20 is: 932.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.40 : 1,187.10 = 675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.40/1,187.10 = 675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.40x = 1,187.10 × 675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.40x = 801,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,529.92/859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.66

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