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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.24, 1,180.52 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.24, 1,180.52 and 576.02 is: 794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.24 : 1,180.52 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.24/1,180.52 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.24x = 1,180.52 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.24x = 680,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,003.13/856.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.17

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