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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.55, 1,182.99 and 763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.55, 1,182.99 and 763.29 is: 1,054.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.55 : 1,182.99 = 763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.55/1,182.99 = 763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.55x = 1,182.99 × 763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.55x = 902,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,964.44/856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.19

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