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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.14, 1,284.34 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.14, 1,284.34 and 369.20 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.14 : 1,284.34 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.14/1,284.34 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.14x = 1,284.34 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.14x = 474,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,178.33/856.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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