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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.86, 1,180.62 and 824.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.86, 1,180.62 and 824.46 is: 1,135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.86 : 1,180.62 = 824.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.86/1,180.62 = 824.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.86x = 1,180.62 × 824.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.86x = 973,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,373.97/856.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.98

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