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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.09, 1,180.99 and 576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.09, 1,180.99 and 576.40 is: 795.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.09 : 1,180.99 = 576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.09/1,180.99 = 576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.09x = 1,180.99 × 576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.09x = 680,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,722.64/856.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.15

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