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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.88, 1,183.26 and 646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.88, 1,183.26 and 646.68 is: 893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.88 : 1,183.26 = 646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.88/1,183.26 = 646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.88x = 1,183.26 × 646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.88x = 765,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,190.58/856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.00

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