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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.56, 1,285.44 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.56, 1,285.44 and 369.94 is: 555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.56 : 1,285.44 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.56/1,285.44 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.56x = 1,285.44 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.56x = 475,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,535.67/856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.17

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