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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.99, 1,284.76 and 685.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.99, 1,284.76 and 685.63 is: 1,027.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.99 : 1,284.76 = 685.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.99/1,284.76 = 685.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.99x = 1,284.76 × 685.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.99x = 880,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,860.15/856.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.86

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