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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.77, 1,284.13 and 368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.77, 1,284.13 and 368.79 is: 552.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.77 : 1,284.13 = 368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.77/1,284.13 = 368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.77x = 1,284.13 × 368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.77x = 473,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,574.30/856.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.74

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