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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.29, 1,181.08 and 827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.29, 1,181.08 and 827.72 is: 1,141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.29 : 1,181.08 = 827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.29/1,181.08 = 827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.29x = 1,181.08 × 827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.29x = 977,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,603.10/856.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.67

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