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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.09, 1,284.27 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.09, 1,284.27 and 362.50 is: 543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.09 : 1,284.27 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.09/1,284.27 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.09x = 1,284.27 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.09x = 465,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,546.52/856.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.81

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