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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.80, 1,285.19 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.80, 1,285.19 and 207.53 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.80 : 1,285.19 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.80/1,285.19 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.80x = 1,285.19 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.80x = 266,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,719.21/856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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