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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,282.78 and 683.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,282.78 and 683.12 is: 1,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,282.78 = 683.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,282.78 = 683.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,282.78 × 683.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 876,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,292.67/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.40

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