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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.62, 1,183.32 and 662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.62, 1,183.32 and 662.63 is: 915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.62 : 1,183.32 = 662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.62/1,183.32 = 662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.62x = 1,183.32 × 662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.62x = 784,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,097.42/856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.34

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