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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.52, 1,284.72 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.52, 1,284.72 and 423.92 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.52 : 1,284.72 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.52/1,284.72 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.52x = 1,284.72 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.52x = 544,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,618.50/856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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