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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.85, 1,183.29 and 591.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.85, 1,183.29 and 591.97 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.85 : 1,183.29 = 591.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.85/1,183.29 = 591.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.85x = 1,183.29 × 591.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.85x = 700,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,472.18/856.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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