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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.10, 1,282.80 and 637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.10, 1,282.80 and 637.40 is: 955.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.10 : 1,282.80 = 637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.10/1,282.80 = 637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.10x = 1,282.80 × 637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.10x = 817,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,656.72/856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.09

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