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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.60, 1,283.46 and 422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.60, 1,283.46 and 422.92 is: 633.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.60 : 1,283.46 = 422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.60/1,283.46 = 422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.60x = 1,283.46 × 422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.60x = 542,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,800.90/856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.67

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