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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.51, 1,283.15 and 683.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.51, 1,283.15 and 683.37 is: 1,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.51 : 1,283.15 = 683.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.51/1,283.15 = 683.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.51x = 1,283.15 × 683.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.51x = 876,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,867.92/856.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.77

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