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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.23, 1,284.31 and 595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.23, 1,284.31 and 595.46 is: 893.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.23 : 1,284.31 = 595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.23/1,284.31 = 595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.23x = 1,284.31 × 595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.23x = 764,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,752.26/856.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.16

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