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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.79, 1,284.68 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.79, 1,284.68 and 336.18 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.79 : 1,284.68 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.79/1,284.68 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.79x = 1,284.68 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.79x = 431,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,883.72/856.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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