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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.11, 1,182.02 and 656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.11, 1,182.02 and 656.60 is: 906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.11 : 1,182.02 = 656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.11/1,182.02 = 656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.11x = 1,182.02 × 656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.11x = 776,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,110.06/856.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.55

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