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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.47, 1,182.14 and 716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.47, 1,182.14 and 716.34 is: 988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.47 : 1,182.14 = 716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.47/1,182.14 = 716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.47x = 1,182.14 × 716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.47x = 846,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,810.59/856.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.72

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