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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.37, 1,180.68 and 698.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.37, 1,180.68 and 698.42 is: 962.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.37 : 1,180.68 = 698.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.37/1,180.68 = 698.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.37x = 1,180.68 × 698.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.37x = 824,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,610.86/856.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.91

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