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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.68, 1,182.90 and 791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.68, 1,182.90 and 791.16 is: 1,092.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.68 : 1,182.90 = 791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.68/1,182.90 = 791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.68x = 1,182.90 × 791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.68x = 935,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,863.16/856.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.43

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