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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.80, 1,285.82 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.80, 1,285.82 and 370.20 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.80 : 1,285.82 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.80/1,285.82 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.80x = 1,285.82 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.80x = 476,008.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,008.71/856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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