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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.09, 1,283.05 and 740.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.09, 1,283.05 and 740.53 is: 1,109.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.09 : 1,283.05 = 740.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.09/1,283.05 = 740.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.09x = 1,283.05 × 740.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.09x = 950,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,137.02/856.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.86

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