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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.49, 1,284.74 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.49, 1,284.74 and 207.22 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.49 : 1,284.74 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.49/1,284.74 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.49x = 1,284.74 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.49x = 266,222.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,222.79/856.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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