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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.92, 1,286.19 and 549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.92, 1,286.19 and 549.66 is: 825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.92 : 1,286.19 = 549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.92/1,286.19 = 549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.92x = 1,286.19 × 549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.92x = 706,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,967.20/856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.01

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