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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.98, 1,184.45 and 755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.98, 1,184.45 and 755.86 is: 1,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.98 : 1,184.45 = 755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.98/1,184.45 = 755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.98x = 1,184.45 × 755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.98x = 895,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,278.38/856.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.69

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