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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.67, 1,283.12 and 725.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.67, 1,283.12 and 725.99 is: 1,087.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.67 : 1,283.12 = 725.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.67/1,283.12 = 725.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.67x = 1,283.12 × 725.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.67x = 931,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,528.66/856.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.38

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