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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.24, 1,282.20 and 530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.24, 1,282.20 and 530.62 is: 794.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.24 : 1,282.20 = 530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.24/1,282.20 = 530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.24x = 1,282.20 × 530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.24x = 680,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,360.96/856.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.59

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