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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.46, 1,283.80 and 650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.46, 1,283.80 and 650.59 is: 975.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.46 : 1,283.80 = 650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.46/1,283.80 = 650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.46x = 1,283.80 × 650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.46x = 835,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,227.44/856.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.21

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