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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.01, 1,181.76 and 591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.01, 1,181.76 and 591.95 is: 817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.01 : 1,181.76 = 591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.01/1,181.76 = 591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.01x = 1,181.76 × 591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.01x = 699,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,542.83/856.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.21

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