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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.59, 1,284.37 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.59, 1,284.37 and 335.97 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.59 : 1,284.37 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.59/1,284.37 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.59x = 1,284.37 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.59x = 431,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,508.95/856.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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