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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.44, 1,181.52 and 841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.44, 1,181.52 and 841.32 is: 1,160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.44 : 1,181.52 = 841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.44/1,181.52 = 841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.44x = 1,181.52 × 841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.44x = 994,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,036.41/856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.66

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