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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.88, 1,287.08 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.88, 1,287.08 and 662.28 is: 994.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.88 : 1,287.08 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.88/1,287.08 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.88x = 1,287.08 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.88x = 852,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,407.34/856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.78

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