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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.44, 1,285.07 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.44, 1,285.07 and 423.63 is: 635.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.44 : 1,285.07 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.44/1,285.07 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.44x = 1,285.07 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.44x = 544,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,392.09/856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.65

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