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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.65, 1,284.97 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.65, 1,284.97 and 207.38 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.65 : 1,284.97 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.65/1,284.97 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.65x = 1,284.97 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.65x = 266,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,479.77/856.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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