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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.44, 1,284.68 and 641.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.44, 1,284.68 and 641.38 is: 962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.44 : 1,284.68 = 641.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.44/1,284.68 = 641.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.44x = 1,284.68 × 641.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.44x = 823,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,968.06/856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.08

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