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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.71, 1,180.64 and 620.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.71, 1,180.64 and 620.26 is: 854.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.71 : 1,180.64 = 620.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.71/1,180.64 = 620.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.71x = 1,180.64 × 620.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.71x = 732,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,303.77/856.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.79

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