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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.04, 1,284.06 and 719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.04, 1,284.06 and 719.96 is: 1,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.04 : 1,284.06 = 719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.04/1,284.06 = 719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.04x = 1,284.06 × 719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.04x = 924,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,471.84/856.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.94

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