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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.17, 1,176.38 and 681.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.17, 1,176.38 and 681.21 is: 935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.17 : 1,176.38 = 681.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.17/1,176.38 = 681.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.17x = 1,176.38 × 681.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.17x = 801,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,361.82/856.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.98

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