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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.63, 1,286.30 and 703.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.63, 1,286.30 and 703.54 is: 1,056.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.63 : 1,286.30 = 703.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.63/1,286.30 = 703.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.63x = 1,286.30 × 703.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.63x = 904,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,963.50/856.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.42

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