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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.92, 1,182.90 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.92, 1,182.90 and 577.32 is: 796.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.92 : 1,182.90 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.92/1,182.90 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.92x = 1,182.90 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.92x = 682,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,911.83/856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.94

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