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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.71, 1,285.11 and 614.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.71, 1,285.11 and 614.34 is: 921.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.71 : 1,285.11 = 614.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.71/1,285.11 = 614.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.71x = 1,285.11 × 614.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.71x = 789,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,494.48/856.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.54

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