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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.89, 1,282.80 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.89, 1,282.80 and 652.26 is: 976.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.89 : 1,282.80 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.89/1,282.80 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.89x = 1,282.80 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.89x = 836,719.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,719.13/856.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.46

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