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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,284.06 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,284.06 and 490.02 is: 735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,284.06 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,284.06 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,284.06 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 629,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,215.08/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.05

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