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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.59, 1,185.72 and 623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.59, 1,185.72 and 623.25 is: 859.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.59 : 1,185.72 = 623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.59/1,185.72 = 623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.59x = 1,185.72 × 623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.59x = 738,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,999.99/859.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.71

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