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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.89, 1,285.11 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.89, 1,285.11 and 369.90 is: 554.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.89 : 1,285.11 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.89/1,285.11 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.89x = 1,285.11 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.89x = 475,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,362.19/856.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.75

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