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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.98, 1,283.45 and 597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.98, 1,283.45 and 597.24 is: 894.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.98 : 1,283.45 = 597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.98/1,283.45 = 597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.98x = 1,283.45 × 597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.98x = 766,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,524.69/856.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.45

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