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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.18, 1,180.60 and 744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.18, 1,180.60 and 744.68 is: 1,026.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.18 : 1,180.60 = 744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.18/1,180.60 = 744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.18x = 1,180.60 × 744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.18x = 879,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,169.21/856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.85

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