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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,182.65 and 655.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,182.65 and 655.79 is: 905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,182.65 = 655.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,182.65 = 655.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,182.65 × 655.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 775,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,560.85/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.87

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