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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,180.12 and 606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,180.12 and 606.64 is: 836.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,180.12 = 606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,180.12 = 606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,180.12 × 606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 715,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,908.00/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.26

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