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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.04, 1,182.40 and 707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.04, 1,182.40 and 707.20 is: 976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.04 : 1,182.40 = 707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.04/1,182.40 = 707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.04x = 1,182.40 × 707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.04x = 836,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,188.56/856.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.82

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