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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.92, 1,182.62 and 716.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.92, 1,182.62 and 716.79 is: 989.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.92 : 1,182.62 = 716.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.92/1,182.62 = 716.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.92x = 1,182.62 × 716.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.92x = 847,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,691.98/856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.23

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