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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.11, 1,284.22 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.11, 1,284.22 and 271.13 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.11 : 1,284.22 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.11/1,284.22 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.11x = 1,284.22 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.11x = 348,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,190.57/856.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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