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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.56, 1,181.40 and 607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.56, 1,181.40 and 607.62 is: 838.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.56 : 1,181.40 = 607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.56/1,181.40 = 607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.56x = 1,181.40 × 607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.56x = 717,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,842.27/856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.05

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