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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.27, 1,341.96 and 856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.27, 1,341.96 and 856.36 is: 1,286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.27 : 1,341.96 = 856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.27/1,341.96 = 856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.27x = 1,341.96 × 856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.27x = 1,149,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,197.65/893.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.51

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