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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,286.87 and 703.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,286.87 and 703.07 is: 1,056.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,286.87 = 703.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,286.87 = 703.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,286.87 × 703.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 904,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,759.69/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.94

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