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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.90, 1,287.10 and 564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.90, 1,287.10 and 564.82 is: 848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.90 : 1,287.10 = 564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.90/1,287.10 = 564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.90x = 1,287.10 × 564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.90x = 726,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,977.31/856.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.38

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