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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.01, 1,181.63 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.01, 1,181.63 and 577.04 is: 796.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.01 : 1,181.63 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.01/1,181.63 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.01x = 1,181.63 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.01x = 681,847.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,847.84/856.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.54

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