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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.46, 1,284.36 and 565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.46, 1,284.36 and 565.48 is: 848.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.46 : 1,284.36 = 565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.46/1,284.36 = 565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.46x = 1,284.36 × 565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.46x = 726,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,270.64/856.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.00

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