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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.38, 1,182.48 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.38, 1,182.48 and 637.68 is: 880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.38 : 1,182.48 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.38/1,182.48 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.38x = 1,182.48 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.38x = 754,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,043.85/856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.50

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