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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.38, 1,284.73 and 343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.38, 1,284.73 and 343.42 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.38 : 1,284.73 = 343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.38/1,284.73 = 343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.38x = 1,284.73 × 343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.38x = 441,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,201.98/856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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