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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.52, 1,285.73 and 614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.52, 1,285.73 and 614.13 is: 921.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.52 : 1,285.73 = 614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.52/1,285.73 = 614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.52x = 1,285.73 × 614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.52x = 789,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,605.36/856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.88

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