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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.22, 1,181.79 and 716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.22, 1,181.79 and 716.10 is: 988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.22 : 1,181.79 = 716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.22/1,181.79 = 716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.22x = 1,181.79 × 716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.22x = 846,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,276.24/856.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.39

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