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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.74, 1,284.22 and 650.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.74, 1,284.22 and 650.87 is: 975.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.74 : 1,284.22 = 650.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.74/1,284.22 = 650.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.74x = 1,284.22 × 650.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.74x = 835,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,866.70/856.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.64

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