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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,282.46 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,282.46 and 488.66 is: 732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,282.46 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,282.46 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,282.46 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 626,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,681.71/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.95

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