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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.90, 1,285.34 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.90, 1,285.34 and 207.63 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.90 : 1,285.34 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.90/1,285.34 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.90x = 1,285.34 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.90x = 266,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,875.14/856.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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