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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.69, 1,285.04 and 661.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.69, 1,285.04 and 661.98 is: 992.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.69 : 1,285.04 = 661.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.69/1,285.04 = 661.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.69x = 1,285.04 × 661.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.69x = 850,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,670.78/856.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.97

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