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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.52, 1,184.42 and 623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.52, 1,184.42 and 623.06 is: 858.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.52 : 1,184.42 = 623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.52/1,184.42 = 623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.52x = 1,184.42 × 623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.52x = 737,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,964.73/859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.58

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