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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.18, 1,282.59 and 639.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.18, 1,282.59 and 639.94 is: 958.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.18 : 1,282.59 = 639.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.18/1,282.59 = 639.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.18x = 1,282.59 × 639.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.18x = 820,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,780.64/856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.65

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