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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.03, 1,283.77 and 423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.03, 1,283.77 and 423.13 is: 634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.03 : 1,283.77 = 423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.03/1,283.77 = 423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.03x = 1,283.77 × 423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.03x = 543,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,201.60/856.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.56

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