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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.50, 1,284.65 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.50, 1,284.65 and 336.89 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.50 : 1,284.65 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.50/1,284.65 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.50x = 1,284.65 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.50x = 432,783.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,783.37/856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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