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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.78, 1,284.72 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.78, 1,284.72 and 526.91 is: 790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.78 : 1,284.72 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.78/1,284.72 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.78x = 1,284.72 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.78x = 676,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,925.97/856.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.08

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