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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.98, 1,286.25 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.98, 1,286.25 and 370.38 is: 555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.98 : 1,286.25 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.98/1,286.25 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.98x = 1,286.25 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.98x = 476,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,401.28/856.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.91

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