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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.96, 1,283.84 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.96, 1,283.84 and 583.04 is: 873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.96 : 1,283.84 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.96/1,283.84 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.96x = 1,283.84 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.96x = 748,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,530.07/856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.47

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