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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.74, 1,284.84 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.74, 1,284.84 and 369.66 is: 554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.74 : 1,284.84 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.74/1,284.84 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.74x = 1,284.84 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.74x = 474,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,953.95/856.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.37

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