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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.86, 1,283.13 and 650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.86, 1,283.13 and 650.58 is: 974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.86 : 1,283.13 = 650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.86/1,283.13 = 650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.86x = 1,283.13 × 650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.86x = 834,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,778.72/856.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.23

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