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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.03, 1,281.76 and 546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.03, 1,281.76 and 546.20 is: 817.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.03 : 1,281.76 = 546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.03/1,281.76 = 546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.03x = 1,281.76 × 546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.03x = 700,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,094.58/856.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.84

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