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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.77, 1,282.20 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.77, 1,282.20 and 527.58 is: 789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.77 : 1,282.20 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.77/1,282.20 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.77x = 1,282.20 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.77x = 676,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,460.44/856.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.55

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