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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856, 1,283.44 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856, 1,283.44 and 342.56 is: 513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856 : 1,283.44 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856/1,283.44 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856x = 1,283.44 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856x = 439,655.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,655.21/856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.62

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