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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.77, 1,283.63 and 702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.77, 1,283.63 and 702.46 is: 1,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.77 : 1,283.63 = 702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.77/1,283.63 = 702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.77x = 1,283.63 × 702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.77x = 901,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,698.73/856.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.44

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