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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,180.80 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,180.80 and 635.76 is: 876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,180.80 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,180.80 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,180.80 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 750,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,705.41/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.73

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