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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.68, 1,283.34 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.68, 1,283.34 and 640.44 is: 959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.68 : 1,283.34 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.68/1,283.34 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.68x = 1,283.34 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.68x = 821,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,902.27/856.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.40

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