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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.37, 1,284.56 and 674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.37, 1,284.56 and 674.73 is: 1,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.37 : 1,284.56 = 674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.37/1,284.56 = 674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.37x = 1,284.56 × 674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.37x = 866,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,727.80/856.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.10

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