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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.17, 1,181.50 and 576.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.17, 1,181.50 and 576.74 is: 795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.17 : 1,181.50 = 576.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.17/1,181.50 = 576.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.17x = 1,181.50 × 576.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.17x = 681,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,419.82/856.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.89

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