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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.31, 1,282.20 and 504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.31, 1,282.20 and 504.63 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.31 : 1,282.20 = 504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.31/1,282.20 = 504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.31x = 1,282.20 × 504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.31x = 647,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,034.69/856.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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