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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.76, 1,281.94 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.76, 1,281.94 and 510.28 is: 763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.76 : 1,281.94 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.76/1,281.94 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.76x = 1,281.94 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.76x = 654,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,148.34/856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.51

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