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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.83, 1,285.24 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.83, 1,285.24 and 370.22 is: 555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.83 : 1,285.24 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.83/1,285.24 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.83x = 1,285.24 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.83x = 475,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,823.17/856.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.33

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