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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.92, 1,285.65 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.92, 1,285.65 and 336.99 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.92 : 1,285.65 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.92/1,285.65 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.92x = 1,285.65 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.92x = 433,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,251.19/856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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