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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.58, 1,182.76 and 576.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.58, 1,182.76 and 576.86 is: 796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.58 : 1,182.76 = 576.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.58/1,182.76 = 576.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.58x = 1,182.76 × 576.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.58x = 682,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,286.93/856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.52

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