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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.65, 1,285.61 and 370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.65, 1,285.61 and 370.07 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.65 : 1,285.61 = 370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.65/1,285.61 = 370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.65x = 1,285.61 × 370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.65x = 475,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,765.69/856.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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