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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.64, 1,283.76 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.64, 1,283.76 and 423.36 is: 634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.64 : 1,283.76 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.64/1,283.76 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.64x = 1,283.76 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.64x = 543,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,492.63/856.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.45

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