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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.56, 1,284.48 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.56, 1,284.48 and 471.36 is: 706.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.56 : 1,284.48 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.56/1,284.48 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.56x = 1,284.48 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.56x = 605,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,452.49/856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.84

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