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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,181.77 and 620.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,181.77 and 620.70 is: 856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,181.77 = 620.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,181.77 = 620.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,181.77 × 620.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 733,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,524.64/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.96

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