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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.68, 1,285.50 and 807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.68, 1,285.50 and 807.72 is: 1,212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.68 : 1,285.50 = 807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.68/1,285.50 = 807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.68x = 1,285.50 × 807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.68x = 1,038,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,324.06/856.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.03

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