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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.10, 1,281.84 and 635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.10, 1,281.84 and 635.12 is: 950.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.10 : 1,281.84 = 635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.10/1,281.84 = 635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.10x = 1,281.84 × 635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.10x = 814,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,122.22/856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.97

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