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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.44, 1,283.66 and 362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.44, 1,283.66 and 362.74 is: 543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.44 : 1,283.66 = 362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.44/1,283.66 = 362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.44x = 1,283.66 × 362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.44x = 465,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,634.83/856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.69

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