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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.49, 1,182 and 646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.49, 1,182 and 646.29 is: 891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.49 : 1,182 = 646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.49/1,182 = 646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.49x = 1,182 × 646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.49x = 763,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,914.78/856.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.92

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