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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.03, 1,198.34 and 858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.03, 1,198.34 and 858.44 is: 1,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.03 : 1,198.34 = 858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.03/1,198.34 = 858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.03x = 1,198.34 × 858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.03x = 1,028,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,702.99/874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.97

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