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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.17, 1,282.37 and 725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.17, 1,282.37 and 725.49 is: 1,086.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.17 : 1,282.37 = 725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.17/1,282.37 = 725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.17x = 1,282.37 × 725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.17x = 930,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,342.98/856.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.63

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