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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.34, 1,282.74 and 548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.34, 1,282.74 and 548.07 is: 820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.34 : 1,282.74 = 548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.34/1,282.74 = 548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.34x = 1,282.74 × 548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.34x = 703,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,031.31/856.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.98

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