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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.40, 1,282.85 and 683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.40, 1,282.85 and 683.36 is: 1,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.40 : 1,282.85 = 683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.40/1,282.85 = 683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.40x = 1,282.85 × 683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.40x = 876,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,643.67/856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.64

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