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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.38, 1,282.74 and 808.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.38, 1,282.74 and 808.45 is: 1,210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.38 : 1,282.74 = 808.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.38/1,282.74 = 808.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.38x = 1,282.74 × 808.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.38x = 1,037,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,031.15/856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.95

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