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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,285.02 and 625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,285.02 and 625.82 is: 939.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,285.02 = 625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,285.02 = 625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,285.02 × 625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 804,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,184.79/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.18

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