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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.38, 1,284.57 and 568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.38, 1,284.57 and 568.02 is: 852.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.38 : 1,284.57 = 568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.38/1,284.57 = 568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.38x = 1,284.57 × 568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.38x = 729,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,661.45/856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.03

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