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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.32, 1,180.80 and 838.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.32, 1,180.80 and 838.32 is: 1,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.32 : 1,180.80 = 838.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.32/1,180.80 = 838.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.32x = 1,180.80 × 838.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.32x = 989,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,888.26/856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.98

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