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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.84, 1,283.58 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.84, 1,283.58 and 663.88 is: 994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.84 : 1,283.58 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.84/1,283.58 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.84x = 1,283.58 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.84x = 852,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,143.09/856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.52

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