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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.88, 1,182.60 and 624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.88, 1,182.60 and 624.56 is: 861.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.88 : 1,182.60 = 624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.88/1,182.60 = 624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.88x = 1,182.60 × 624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.88x = 738,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,604.66/856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.97

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