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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.15, 1,284.98 and 445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.15, 1,284.98 and 445.57 is: 668.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.15 : 1,284.98 = 445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.15/1,284.98 = 445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.15x = 1,284.98 × 445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.15x = 572,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,543.10/856.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.74

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