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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.80, 1,284.28 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.80, 1,284.28 and 445.52 is: 667.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.80 : 1,284.28 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.80/1,284.28 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.80x = 1,284.28 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.80x = 572,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,173.54/856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.81

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