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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.32, 1,278.33 and 747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.32, 1,278.33 and 747 is: 1,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.32 : 1,278.33 = 747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.32/1,278.33 = 747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.32x = 1,278.33 × 747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.32x = 954,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,912.51/856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.14

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