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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.18, 1,283.12 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.18, 1,283.12 and 526.08 is: 788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.18 : 1,283.12 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.18/1,283.12 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.18x = 1,283.12 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.18x = 675,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,023.77/856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.41

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