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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.62, 1,284.76 and 547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.62, 1,284.76 and 547.54 is: 821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.62 : 1,284.76 = 547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.62/1,284.76 = 547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.62x = 1,284.76 × 547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.62x = 703,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,454.96/856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.20

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