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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.10, 1,282.22 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.10, 1,282.22 and 444.12 is: 665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.10 : 1,282.22 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.10/1,282.22 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.10x = 1,282.22 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.10x = 569,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,457.33/855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.96

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