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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.51, 1,284.79 and 336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.51, 1,284.79 and 336.65 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.51 : 1,284.79 = 336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.51/1,284.79 = 336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.51x = 1,284.79 × 336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.51x = 432,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,518.55/856.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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