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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,281.89 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,281.89 and 422.48 is: 633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,281.89 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,281.89 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,281.89 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 541,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,577.15/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.41

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