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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.43, 1,284.65 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.43, 1,284.65 and 207.17 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.43 : 1,284.65 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.43/1,284.65 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.43x = 1,284.65 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.43x = 266,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,133.48/856.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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