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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.31, 1,182.67 and 662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.31, 1,182.67 and 662.18 is: 914.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.31 : 1,182.67 = 662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.31/1,182.67 = 662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.31x = 1,182.67 × 662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.31x = 783,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,132.85/856.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.55

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