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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.35, 1,179.57 and 723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.35, 1,179.57 and 723.42 is: 996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.35 : 1,179.57 = 723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.35/1,179.57 = 723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.35x = 1,179.57 × 723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.35x = 853,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,324.53/856.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.47

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