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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.60, 1,185.57 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.60, 1,185.57 and 623.58 is: 860.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.60 : 1,185.57 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.60/1,185.57 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.60x = 1,185.57 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.60x = 739,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,297.74/859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.05

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