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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.32, 1,285.52 and 626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.32, 1,285.52 and 626.72 is: 940.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.32 : 1,285.52 = 626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.32/1,285.52 = 626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.32x = 1,285.52 × 626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.32x = 805,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,661.09/856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.84

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