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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.80, 1,181.84 and 646.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.80, 1,181.84 and 646.64 is: 891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.80 : 1,181.84 = 646.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.80/1,181.84 = 646.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.80x = 1,181.84 × 646.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.80x = 764,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,225.02/856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.95

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