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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.06, 1,284.08 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.06, 1,284.08 and 239.81 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.06 : 1,284.08 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.06/1,284.08 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.06x = 1,284.08 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.06x = 307,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,929.40/856.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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