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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.55, 1,184.33 and 817.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.55, 1,184.33 and 817.13 is: 1,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.55 : 1,184.33 = 817.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.55/1,184.33 = 817.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.55x = 1,184.33 × 817.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.55x = 967,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,747.69/856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.83

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