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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.59, 1,283.81 and 741.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.59, 1,283.81 and 741.03 is: 1,110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.59 : 1,283.81 = 741.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.59/1,283.81 = 741.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.59x = 1,283.81 × 741.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.59x = 951,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,338.02/856.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.61

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