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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,280.90 and 594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,280.90 and 594.20 is: 890.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,280.90 = 594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,280.90 = 594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,280.90 × 594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 761,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,110.78/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.10

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