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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.91, 1,285.81 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.91, 1,285.81 and 363.66 is: 545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.91 : 1,285.81 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.91/1,285.81 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.91x = 1,285.81 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.91x = 467,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,589.42/856.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.67

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