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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.61, 1,181.01 and 699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.61, 1,181.01 and 699.08 is: 963.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.61 : 1,181.01 = 699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.61/1,181.01 = 699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.61x = 1,181.01 × 699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.61x = 825,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,614.57/856.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.82

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