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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.30, 1,284.45 and 597.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.30, 1,284.45 and 597.10 is: 895.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.30 : 1,284.45 = 597.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.30/1,284.45 = 597.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.30x = 1,284.45 × 597.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.30x = 766,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,945.10/856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.65

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