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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,285.80 and 821.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,285.80 and 821.36 is: 1,233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,285.80 = 821.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,285.80 = 821.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,285.80 × 821.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 1,056,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,104.69/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.54

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