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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.67, 1,282.58 and 582.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.67, 1,282.58 and 582.35 is: 871.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.67 : 1,282.58 = 582.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.67/1,282.58 = 582.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.67x = 1,282.58 × 582.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.67x = 746,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,907.55/856.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.87

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