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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,283.33 and 465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,283.33 and 465.51 is: 697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,283.33 = 465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,283.33 = 465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,283.33 × 465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 597,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,402.95/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.84

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