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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.81, 1,285.22 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.81, 1,285.22 and 207.54 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.81 : 1,285.22 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.81/1,285.22 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.81x = 1,285.22 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.81x = 266,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,734.56/856.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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