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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,180.50 and 576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,180.50 and 576.30 is: 794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,180.50 = 576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,180.50 = 576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,180.50 × 576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 680,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,322.15/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.75

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