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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.06, 1,281.56 and 392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.06, 1,281.56 and 392.19 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.06 : 1,281.56 = 392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.06/1,281.56 = 392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.06x = 1,281.56 × 392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.06x = 502,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,615.46/855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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