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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.80, 1,283.87 and 597.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.80, 1,283.87 and 597.33 is: 895.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.80 : 1,283.87 = 597.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.80/1,283.87 = 597.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.80x = 1,283.87 × 597.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.80x = 766,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,894.07/856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.07

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