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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.04, 1,284.03 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.04, 1,284.03 and 239.75 is: 359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.04 : 1,284.03 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.04/1,284.03 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.04x = 1,284.03 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.04x = 307,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,839.77/856.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.61

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