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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.96, 1,183.62 and 711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.96, 1,183.62 and 711.52 is: 982.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.96 : 1,183.62 = 711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.96/1,183.62 = 711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.96x = 1,183.62 × 711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.96x = 842,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,169.30/856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.74

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