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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.60, 1,284.90 and 653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.60, 1,284.90 and 653.72 is: 980.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.60 : 1,284.90 = 653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.60/1,284.90 = 653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.60x = 1,284.90 × 653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.60x = 839,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,964.83/856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.58

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