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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,283.36 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,283.36 and 650.16 is: 974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,283.36 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,283.36 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,283.36 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 834,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,389.34/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.57

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