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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.06, 1,181.96 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.06, 1,181.96 and 632.04 is: 872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.06 : 1,181.96 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.06/1,181.96 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.06x = 1,181.96 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.06x = 747,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,046.00/856.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.66

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