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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.05, 1,282.72 and 623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.05, 1,282.72 and 623.87 is: 934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.05 : 1,282.72 = 623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.05/1,282.72 = 623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.05x = 1,282.72 × 623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.05x = 800,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,250.53/856.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.82

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