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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.12, 1,282.51 and 763.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.12, 1,282.51 and 763.14 is: 1,143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.12 : 1,282.51 = 763.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.12/1,282.51 = 763.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.12x = 1,282.51 × 763.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.12x = 978,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,730.87/856.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.22

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