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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.07, 1,281.42 and 489.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.07, 1,281.42 and 489.09 is: 732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.07 : 1,281.42 = 489.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.07/1,281.42 = 489.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.07x = 1,281.42 × 489.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.07x = 626,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,729.71/855.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.96

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