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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.76, 1,285.44 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.76, 1,285.44 and 363.29 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.76 : 1,285.44 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.76/1,285.44 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.76x = 1,285.44 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.76x = 466,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,981.07/856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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