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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.49, 1,181.90 and 576.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.49, 1,181.90 and 576.68 is: 795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.49 : 1,181.90 = 576.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.49/1,181.90 = 576.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.49x = 1,181.90 × 576.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.49x = 681,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,573.62/856.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.78

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