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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.48, 1,285.47 and 563.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.48, 1,285.47 and 563.15 is: 845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.48 : 1,285.47 = 563.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.48/1,285.47 = 563.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.48x = 1,285.47 × 563.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.48x = 723,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,915.64/856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.22

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