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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,179.54 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,179.54 and 593.64 is: 817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,179.54 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,179.54 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,179.54 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 700,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,222.13/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.94

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