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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.74, 1,282.74 and 647.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.74, 1,282.74 and 647.87 is: 970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.74 : 1,282.74 = 647.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.74/1,282.74 = 647.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.74x = 1,282.74 × 647.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.74x = 831,039.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,039.92/856.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.00

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