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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.61, 1,285.67 and 653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.61, 1,285.67 and 653.70 is: 981.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.61 : 1,285.67 = 653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.61/1,285.67 = 653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.61x = 1,285.67 × 653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.61x = 840,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,448.93/856.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.14

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