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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.85, 1,182.29 and 657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.85, 1,182.29 and 657.92 is: 907.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.85 : 1,182.29 = 657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.85/1,182.29 = 657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.85x = 1,182.29 × 657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.85x = 777,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,843.04/856.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.80

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