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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.27, 1,282.02 and 562.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.27, 1,282.02 and 562.87 is: 842.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.27 : 1,282.02 = 562.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.27/1,282.02 = 562.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.27x = 1,282.02 × 562.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.27x = 721,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,610.60/856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.74

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