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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.67, 1,182.71 and 620.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.67, 1,182.71 and 620.39 is: 856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.67 : 1,182.71 = 620.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.67/1,182.71 = 620.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.67x = 1,182.71 × 620.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.67x = 733,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,732.44/856.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.50

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