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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.96, 1,180.86 and 591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.96, 1,180.86 and 591.48 is: 815.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.96 : 1,180.86 = 591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.96/1,180.86 = 591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.96x = 1,180.86 × 591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.96x = 698,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,455.07/856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.04

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