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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,281.49 and 527.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,281.49 and 527.41 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,281.49 = 527.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,281.49 = 527.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,281.49 × 527.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 675,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,870.92/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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