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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.52, 1,181.92 and 659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.52, 1,181.92 and 659.72 is: 910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.52 : 1,181.92 = 659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.52/1,181.92 = 659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.52x = 1,181.92 × 659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.52x = 779,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,736.26/856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.35

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