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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.04, 1,284.38 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.04, 1,284.38 and 343.40 is: 515.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.04 : 1,284.38 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.04/1,284.38 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.04x = 1,284.38 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.04x = 441,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,056.09/856.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.23

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