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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.17, 1,180.44 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.17, 1,180.44 and 606.96 is: 836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.17 : 1,180.44 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.17/1,180.44 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.17x = 1,180.44 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.17x = 716,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,479.86/856.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.84

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