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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.56, 1,181.88 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.56, 1,181.88 and 576.48 is: 795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.56 : 1,181.88 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.56/1,181.88 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.56x = 1,181.88 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.56x = 681,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,330.18/856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.43

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