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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.84, 1,285.24 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.84, 1,285.24 and 207.56 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.84 : 1,285.24 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.84/1,285.24 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.84x = 1,285.24 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.84x = 266,767.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,767.11/856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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