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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.76, 1,283.06 and 490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.76, 1,283.06 and 490.44 is: 734.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.76 : 1,283.06 = 490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.76/1,283.06 = 490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.76x = 1,283.06 × 490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.76x = 629,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,258.76/856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.47

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