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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.14, 1,283.29 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.14, 1,283.29 and 362.44 is: 543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.14 : 1,283.29 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.14/1,283.29 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.14x = 1,283.29 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.14x = 465,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,118.36/856.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.28

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