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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,176.39 and 681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,176.39 and 681.20 is: 935.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,176.39 = 681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,176.39 = 681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,176.39 × 681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 801,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,356.87/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.99

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