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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.36, 1,284.54 and 472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.36, 1,284.54 and 472.36 is: 708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.36 : 1,284.54 = 472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.36/1,284.54 = 472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.36x = 1,284.54 × 472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.36x = 606,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,765.31/856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.54

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