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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.27, 1,285.17 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.27, 1,285.17 and 417.76 is: 627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.27 : 1,285.17 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.27/1,285.17 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.27x = 1,285.17 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.27x = 536,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,887.84/856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.01

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