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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,342.33 and 856.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,342.33 and 856.61 is: 1,286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,342.33 = 856.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,342.33 = 856.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,342.33 × 856.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 1,149,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,853.30/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.89

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