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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.35, 1,182.47 and 620.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.35, 1,182.47 and 620.37 is: 856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.35 : 1,182.47 = 620.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.35/1,182.47 = 620.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.35x = 1,182.47 × 620.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.35x = 733,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,565.81/856.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.62

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