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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,179.92 and 590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,179.92 and 590.32 is: 813.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,179.92 = 590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,179.92 = 590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,179.92 × 590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 696,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,530.37/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.63

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