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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.53, 1,289.47 and 584.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.53, 1,289.47 and 584.35 is: 879.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.53 : 1,289.47 = 584.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.53/1,289.47 = 584.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.53x = 1,289.47 × 584.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.53x = 753,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,495.35/856.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.71

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