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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.72, 1,284.60 and 583.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.72, 1,284.60 and 583.18 is: 874.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.72 : 1,284.60 = 583.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.72/1,284.60 = 583.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.72x = 1,284.60 × 583.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.72x = 749,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,153.03/856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.44

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