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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.76, 1,181.86 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.76, 1,181.86 and 541.44 is: 746.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.76 : 1,181.86 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.76/1,181.86 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.76x = 1,181.86 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.76x = 639,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,904.92/856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.89

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