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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.56, 1,277.54 and 783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.56, 1,277.54 and 783.68 is: 1,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.56 : 1,277.54 = 783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.56/1,277.54 = 783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.56x = 1,277.54 × 783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.56x = 1,001,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,182.55/856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.84

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