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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.10, 1,282.80 and 567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.10, 1,282.80 and 567.20 is: 849.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.10 : 1,282.80 = 567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.10/1,282.80 = 567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.10x = 1,282.80 × 567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.10x = 727,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,604.16/856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.91

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