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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.88, 1,182.49 and 595.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.88, 1,182.49 and 595.05 is: 821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.88 : 1,182.49 = 595.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.88/1,182.49 = 595.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.88x = 1,182.49 × 595.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.88x = 703,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,634.76/856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.16

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