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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.07, 1,180.85 and 716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.07, 1,180.85 and 716.88 is: 988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.07 : 1,180.85 = 716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.07/1,180.85 = 716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.07x = 1,180.85 × 716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.07x = 846,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,528.59/856.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.86

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