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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.48, 1,277.84 and 739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.48, 1,277.84 and 739.84 is: 1,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.48 : 1,277.84 = 739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.48/1,277.84 = 739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.48x = 1,277.84 × 739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.48x = 945,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,397.15/856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.82

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