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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,284.74 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,284.74 and 393.92 is: 591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,284.74 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,284.74 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,284.74 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 506,084.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,084.78/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.11

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