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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.36, 1,182.90 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.36, 1,182.90 and 593.92 is: 820.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.36 : 1,182.90 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.36/1,182.90 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.36x = 1,182.90 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.36x = 702,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,547.97/856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.39

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