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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.35, 1,284.30 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.35, 1,284.30 and 582.39 is: 873.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.35 : 1,284.30 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.35/1,284.30 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.35x = 1,284.30 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.35x = 747,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,963.48/856.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.43

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