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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.40, 1,182.27 and 593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.40, 1,182.27 and 593.96 is: 819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.40 : 1,182.27 = 593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.40/1,182.27 = 593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.40x = 1,182.27 × 593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.40x = 702,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,215.18/856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.97

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