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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.53, 1,180.28 and 620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.53, 1,180.28 and 620.06 is: 854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.53 : 1,180.28 = 620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.53/1,180.28 = 620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.53x = 1,180.28 × 620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.53x = 731,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,844.42/856.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.43

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