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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.94, 1,284.93 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.94, 1,284.93 and 548.64 is: 822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.94 : 1,284.93 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.94/1,284.93 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.94x = 1,284.93 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.94x = 704,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,964.00/856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.66

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