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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,284.50 and 423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,284.50 and 423.21 is: 635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,284.50 = 423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,284.50 = 423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,284.50 × 423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 543,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,614.30/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.05

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