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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.87, 1,285.30 and 675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.87, 1,285.30 and 675.22 is: 1,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.87 : 1,285.30 = 675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.87/1,285.30 = 675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.87x = 1,285.30 × 675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.87x = 867,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,860.27/856.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.83

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