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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.73, 1,284.55 and 336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.73, 1,284.55 and 336.79 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.73 : 1,284.55 = 336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.73/1,284.55 = 336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.73x = 1,284.55 × 336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.73x = 432,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,623.59/856.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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