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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.34, 1,278.31 and 752.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.34, 1,278.31 and 752.54 is: 1,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.34 : 1,278.31 = 752.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.34/1,278.31 = 752.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.34x = 1,278.31 × 752.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.34x = 961,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,979.41/856.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.36

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